Small Catholic primary school (71 students, K–6) in outer regional Bombala, NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
St Joseph's Primary School is also known as SJPS, SJPS Bombala and St Joseph's PS.
St Joseph's Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 60.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 991, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (85/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
St Joseph's Primary School has about 71 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 10 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 were Reading 438, Writing 438, Numeracy 442, Spelling 455, Grammar 456. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
St Joseph's Primary School is a very small catholic primary school with approximately 71 students. It offers education for years K-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 Primary School has approximate annual tuition fees of $2,187. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 45/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
St Joseph's Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
St Joseph's Primary School is located in Bombala, NSW, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 991 (43th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.