Very small Catholic primary school (Prep–6) in outer regional Penshurst, VIC, with 16 students.
St Joseph's School is also known as SJS Penshurst.
St Joseph's School is a very small catholic primary school with approximately 16 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 School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
St Joseph's School is located in Penshurst, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 973 (35th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.