SA · Catholic Primary
St Joseph's School
Tranmere 5073 · R-6
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school in Tranmere, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1099, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 208 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How St Joseph's School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's School ranks 55th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Norwood International High School, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Joseph's School scores 1099 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near St Joseph's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood International High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Magill | 0.8 km | 1090 | 9 lower | 1,667 |
| Magill SchoolGovernment Primary · Magill | 1.0 km | 1119 | 20 higher | 744 |
| Pembroke School - Junior School CampusIndependent Combined · Kensington Park | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Pembroke School - Senior School CampusIndependent Combined · Kensington Park | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Pembroke SchoolIndependent Combined · Kensington Park | 1.6 km | 1171 | 72 higher | 1,672 |
| Morialta Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rostrevor | 1.7 km | 1075 | 24 lower | 570 |
| St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Stonyfell | 1.8 km | 1180 | 81 higher | 873 |
| Marryatville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 2.0 km | 1127 | 28 higher | 506 |
| St Joseph's Memorial School - Junior Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Kensington | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Rostrevor CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodforde | 2.2 km | 1064 | 35 lower | 985 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's School a government school?
No, St Joseph's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's School offer?
St Joseph's School offers R-6.
What is St Joseph's School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's School has an ICSEA score of 1099, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has 208 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's School are Norwood International High School (0.8 km), Magill School (1.0 km), Pembroke School - Junior School Campus (1.3 km).
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located in Tranmere, SA 5073. Visit the school website at http://www.stjotran.catholic.edu.au.