St Joseph's School vs St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School (Hectorville) and St Joseph's School (Payneham South) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 859 students and St Joseph's School has 494 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.2 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 School | St Joseph's School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Hectorville | 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) | Oval, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis | Oval, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 2.2 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 365 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 against 17.8, ACARA 2025).
History
St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School Hectorville has served its local community since 1863 and is conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
Source: sjh.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 School and St Joseph's School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 859 students and St Joseph's School has 494 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Joseph's School or St Joseph's School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Joseph's School or St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School is bigger: 859 students against 494 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Joseph's School and St Joseph's School have?
St Joseph's School has 17.8 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 School or St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School is older. St Joseph's School was founded in 1863 and St Joseph's School in 1962.
Do St Joseph's School and St Joseph's School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and St Joseph's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line: St Joseph's School is in Hectorville and St Joseph's School is in Payneham South.
How do St Joseph's 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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School profiles
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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