St Joseph's Primary School is located in the heart of Benalla. The Parish of St Joseph's consist of St Joseph's Primary School and FCJ Secondary College. The school works closely with FCJ Secondary College under the guidance of Benalla Catholic Education. St Joseph's has an enrolment of approximately 285 students and has 28 staff. The school is committed to living out gospel values and works hard to maintain its very strong Catholic identity and pastoral care programs. Specialist religious education, wellbeing and special education co-ordinators oversee faith education and welfare of all members of the school community. Staff are highly skilled and embrace current teaching practices, as well as most new technologies, while students learn in modern open plan facilities. The school employs specialist Physical Education, Music and Japanese teachers and takes pride in the high profile and achievements of these curriculum areas. Staff are also trained in and implement the Bluearth program. St Joseph's has an active School Board that leads school development and renewal through the Sandhurst School Improvement Framework-Catholic Identity, Leadership, Curriculum, Pastoral Care, and Finance Resources and Facilities.