Small remote Catholic primary (59 students, Prep–6) in Queenstown, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
St Joseph's Catholic School is also known as SJCS and SJCS Queenstown.
St Joseph's Catholic School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.2/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 902 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
St Joseph's Catholic School has about 59 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 8 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 327, Writing 400, Numeracy 357, Spelling 391 and Grammar 349. Students at St Joseph's Catholic School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
St Joseph's Catholic School is a very small Catholic primary school with approximately 59 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Joseph's Catholic School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
St Joseph's Catholic School is located in Queenstown, TAS, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 902 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.