St Joseph's School vs St Pius X School
St Joseph's School (Hectorville) and St Pius X School (Windsor Gardens) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 859 students and St Pius X School has 552 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Pius X 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
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| Fact | St Joseph's School | St Pius X School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Hectorville | Windsor Gardens |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Josephite) | Catholic (Brigidine) |
| 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 | Gym, Oval, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 2.8 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Joseph's School is Catholic (Josephite); St Pius X School is Catholic (Brigidine).
- Location: St Joseph's School is in Hectorville (Adelaide - Central and Hills); St Pius X School is in Windsor Gardens (Adelaide - North).
- Size: St Joseph's School is the larger school, with 307 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Pius X School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 against 17.8, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by St Joseph's School but not St Pius X School: Australian rules football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and Tennis.
- Listed by St Pius X School but not St Joseph's School: Gym and Volleyball.
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 Pius X School
St Pius X Catholic Primary School was officially opened on 4 March 1962 with 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 4. Its badge carries the cross of St Brigid and a cross of diamonds from the badge of Bishop Daniel Delaney, who founded the Brigidine Sisters.
Source: stpiusx.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Joseph's School and St Pius X School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 859 students and St Pius X School has 552 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Joseph's School or St Pius X School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Joseph's School or St Pius X School?
St Joseph's School is bigger: 859 students against 552 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Joseph's School and St Pius X School have?
St Joseph's School has 17.8 students per teacher and St Pius X School has 15.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Joseph's School or St Pius X School?
St Joseph's School is older. St Joseph's School was founded in 1863 and St Pius X School in 1962.
Do St Joseph's School and St Pius X School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and St Pius X School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line: St Joseph's School is in Hectorville and St Pius X School is in Windsor Gardens.
How do St Joseph's School and St Pius X 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