St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school of 300 Prep to Year 6 students as well as a Kindergarten and OSHC.

Established in 1932 by the Sisters of St Joseph, today the school is renowned as one of Mount Isa's finest schools for academic, sporting and cultural excellence, seeking to develop the whole person - spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally.

Principal Helen Wade is proud and feels privileged to lead and serve the St Joseph’s school community.

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Children, staff and parents are known, community involvement is encouraged and strong links exist between the parish and the school. It is diverse in almost all aspects – in cultures, religious faiths, not just Catholic or Christian and families of all economic backgrounds are welcomed.

And it is proud of this diversity and willingly cultivate it. At St Joseph’s staff and students have a love of learning, for the arts and for sport. Everyone can find their niche at the school.

Children are actively encouraged, by the committed and professional staff, to develop to their full potential.

“I firmly believe each of our students has a variety of rich talents, gifts and interests,” Ms Wade said. 

“When these are affirmed and encouraged in a spirit of openness, respect and trust, we build fine young people.”