C.B.S. James Street
Dublin 8, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 251 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 153 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60410I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
CBS James Street is a co-educational second level school in the Liberties area of Dublin 8, with an enrolment of 251 students. The school operates as an Edmund Rice school under the Christian Brothers tradition. It was first established in 1820 as an all boys school, with the first female students enrolling in September 2016. The school has DEIS status and is designated as a School of Sanctuary. The curriculum includes the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The school reports a strong progression rate to third level colleges and provides scholarships for students entering third level. Students are encouraged to participate in intellectual and sporting activities, student leadership and extracurricular activities.
Applying to C.B.S. James Street
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to C.B.S. James Street. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about C.B.S. James Street
How many pupils attend C.B.S. James Street?
C.B.S. James Street has 251 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 153 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is C.B.S. James Street a DEIS school?
Yes. C.B.S. James Street is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of C.B.S. James Street?
C.B.S. James Street has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.