St Joseph's Memorial School vs St Joseph's School
St Joseph's Memorial School (Norwood) and St Joseph's School (Payneham South) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's Memorial School has 192 students and St Joseph's School has 494 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.3 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Joseph's School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | St Joseph's Memorial School | St Joseph's School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Norwood | Payneham South |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Josephite) | Catholic (Josephite) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Oval, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 2.3 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Size: St Joseph's School is the larger school, with 302 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Joseph's Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 against 16.0, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by St Joseph's School but not St Joseph's Memorial School: Oval and Tennis.
History
St Joseph's Memorial School
St Joseph's Memorial School in Norwood was founded in 1872 and placed in the care of the Sisters of St Joseph, the order begun by St Mary MacKillop. The school's name honours the Jesuit Fathers who served the parish.
Source: sjms.catholic.edu.au
St Joseph's School
The Sisters of St Joseph established St Joseph's at Payneham South in 1962. The school builds on values of community, curiosity, excellence and creativity.
Source: stjopayn.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Joseph's Memorial School and St Joseph's School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's Memorial School has 192 students and St Joseph's School has 494 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Joseph's Memorial School or St Joseph's School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Joseph's Memorial School or St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School is bigger: 494 students against 192 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Joseph's Memorial School and St Joseph's School have?
St Joseph's Memorial School has 14.4 students per teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.0 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Joseph's Memorial School or St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's Memorial School is older. St Joseph's Memorial School was founded in 1872 and St Joseph's School in 1962.
Do St Joseph's Memorial School and St Joseph's School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Joseph's Memorial School and St Joseph's School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line: St Joseph's Memorial School is in Norwood and St Joseph's School is in Payneham South.
How do St Joseph's Memorial School and St Joseph's School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology