St Joseph's College is an independent Catholic boys' school in Hunters Hill known for its strongly pastoral, structured environment and tight-knit community.
NAPLAN averaging 27 points above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is an A- overall.
St Joseph's College is an independent Catholic boys' school in Hunters Hill known for its strongly pastoral, structured environment and tight-knit community. The school emphasises Marist faith formation alongside the STRIVE framework, which develops self-management, critical thinking, reflection, innovation and values. Sport and creative arts are central to school life. As Australia's largest boarding school for boys, it also welcomes day students through an Extended Day Program. This suits families seeking a traditional, community-focused education grounded in Catholic values.
St Joseph's College is also known as SJC Hunters Hill.
2 HSC Top Achievers — #84 of 240 New South Wales schools.
St Joseph's College has an overall SchoolRank score of 72.9/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1130 (91st percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Joseph's College, Year 7 students averaged 562 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 601, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
St Joseph's College is a large Independent secondary school with approximately 1,100 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Joseph's College has approximate annual tuition fees of $44,625. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
St Joseph's College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 52% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
In the 2025 HSC, 5 students at St Joseph's College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 2 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
St Joseph's College is located in Hunters Hill, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1130 (91st 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.