St Joseph's School

Northam, Western Australia · Catholic · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 65.5%

St Joseph's School is a co-educational, Catholic, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Northam, Western Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 8th among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum13 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment15 / 20Leading

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability10 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
685
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
Location
Northam, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

101313 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    381(-57)
    Writing
    372(-70)
    Spelling
    366(-67)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    375(-73)
    Numeracy
    376(-60)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    482(-39)
    Writing
    460(-48)
    Spelling
    466(-44)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    483(-49)
    Numeracy
    479(-45)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    539(-27)
    Writing
    548(-21)
    Spelling
    516(-44)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    519(-50)
    Numeracy
    524(-52)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    591(-5)
    Writing
    581(-30)
    Spelling
    568(-18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    557(-37)
    Numeracy
    580(-25)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Common questions

What year levels does St Joseph's School teach?

St Joseph's School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is St Joseph's School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Joseph's School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Joseph's School in?

St Joseph's School is classified as Catholic.

Does St Joseph's School offer boarding?

No, St Joseph's School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Joseph's School?

St Joseph's School has 685 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Joseph's School?

St Joseph's School's student to teacher ratio is 15.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Joseph's School sit in?

St Joseph's School sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is St Joseph's School's strongest area on Schools360?

St Joseph's School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Leading tier.

Where does St Joseph's School rank?

St Joseph's School ranks 8th among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Where is St Joseph's School located?

St Joseph's School is located in Northam, Western Australia.