Catholic School

St Joseph's Primary School

Primary school in Merewether, NSW

387
Students (2025)
1141
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
19:1
Student:Teacher

About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic primary school located in Merewether, Sydney's North Shore. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from K-6.

With 387 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1141 (94th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Catholic
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 387 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 26 (20.9 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 12 (5.9 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1141 (94th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 2%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 198 (51%)
Girls: 189 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 15%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 85%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12%
28%
57%
Bottom 2% Lower 12% Upper 28% Top 57%