St Joseph’s College
Hunters Hill, New South Wales · Catholic · Boys · Year 7 to Year 12
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Distinguished tier
a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas
S360 score: 80.7%
St Joseph’s College is a boys', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Hunters Hill, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Year range
- Year 7 to Year 12
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- Yes
- Total enrolments
- 1,100
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- Location
- Hunters Hill, New South Wales
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
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 | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 560(-6) | 553(-16) | 553(-7) | 556(-13) | 589(+13) |
| Year 9 | 597(+1) | 607(-4) | 582(-4) | 587(-7) | 630(+25) |
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 560(-6)
- Writing
- 553(-16)
- Spelling
- 553(-7)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 556(-13)
- Numeracy
- 589(+13)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 597(+1)
- Writing
- 607(-4)
- Spelling
- 582(-4)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 587(-7)
- Numeracy
- 630(+25)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| HSC success rate | 19.8% |
| SMH Rank | #74 |
- Result
- HSC success rate
- Figure
- 19.8%
- Result
- SMH Rank
- Figure
- #74
Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.
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Common questions
What year levels does St Joseph’s College teach?
St Joseph’s College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.
Is St Joseph’s College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
St Joseph’s College is a Boys school.
What sector is St Joseph’s College in?
St Joseph’s College is classified as Catholic.
Does St Joseph’s College offer boarding?
Yes, St Joseph’s College offers boarding.
How many students attend St Joseph’s College?
St Joseph’s College has 1,100 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at St Joseph’s College?
St Joseph’s College's student to teacher ratio is 11.2 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does St Joseph’s College sit in?
St Joseph’s College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.
What is St Joseph’s College's strongest area on Schools360?
St Joseph’s College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.
Where does St Joseph’s College rank?
St Joseph’s College ranks 4th among Catholic boys schools in New South Wales.
Where is St Joseph’s College located?
St Joseph’s College is located in Hunters Hill, New South Wales.