St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School is a Catholic co-educational school in Hectorville in Adelaide, South Australia, teaching Reception to Year 6. It has 859 students (ACARA 2025), about 17.8 students per teacher. Founded in 1863. Religious affiliation: Catholic (Josephite).
Where it sits among Adelaide schools
Our story
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.
It runs early learning and Reception to Year 6 on Montacute Road. Children from all cultures and faiths are welcome, and Years 3 to 6 use leased MacBooks through the school's laptop program.
Students and teachers
Source: ACARA My School 2025 (school profile): 859 students; 48.2 full-time-equivalent teaching staff; 441 girls, 418 boys. Students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff. It isn’t class size.
Facilities & sport
- Oval
- Australian rules football
- Soccer
- Netball
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Tennis
From the school’s website (source). A missing item may just not be listed.
Fees, results and cost to Year 12
Compare with nearby schools
Other schools near Hectorville
- Annesley College Wayville · Independent · Co-ed · R-6
- Blackfriars Priory School Prospect · Catholic · Boys · R-12
- Christian Brothers College Adelaide · Catholic · Boys · R-12
- Concordia College Highgate · Independent · Co-ed · R-12
- Cornerstone College Mount Barker · Independent · Co-ed · 7-12
- Lobethal Lutheran School Lobethal · Independent · Co-ed · R-6
- Loreto College Marryatville · Catholic · Girls · R-12
- Mary MacKillop College Kensington · Catholic · Girls · 7-12
Common questions about St Joseph's School
Where is St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School is in Hectorville 5073, South Australia, in ACARA’s Adelaide - Central and Hills region.
What year levels does St Joseph's School teach?
Reception to Year 6 (ACARA School Profile 2025).
Is St Joseph's School co-ed?
Yes. St Joseph's School is co-educational (based on ACARA girls and boys enrolment counts).
How many students go to St Joseph's School?
859 students (ACARA School Profile 2025), with about 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher.
What are St Joseph's School fees for 2024?
St Joseph's School publishes its 2024 fees by year level. We record tuition and compulsory levies for every year level from the school’s own fee schedule, plus the total cost to Year 12. The figures are on this page for members.
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