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St Joseph's Primary School

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St Joseph's Primary School

Charlestown, NSW 2290

Catholic
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
361
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Quality education in a lush bush setting fostering collaboration and contemporary learning approaches.

The school offers a stimulating environment with modern facilities and technologies, supporting diverse learning needs through team teaching. The commitment to environmental awareness enhances students' appreciation of the community, promoting holistic development in a nurturing atmosphere.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorCatholic
Year levelsK–6Enrolments361
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:19.2
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorCatholic
Enrolments361
Teacher–student ratio1:19.2
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.03612021: 255 students · K–620212022: 261 students · K–620222023: 270 students · K–620232024: 330 students · K–620242025: 361 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
197(54.6%)
Girls
164(45.4%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
12%
English only
88%
Not stated
0%

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St Joseph's Primary School

32 Shelton St, Charlestown NSW 2290

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