John The Baptist Community School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 960 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 472 girls, 488 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91502N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
John the Baptist Community School is an established post‑primary institution situated in County Limerick, serving a broad catchment area with a strong commitment to inclusive, high‑quality education. The school positions itself as a centre of academic excellence, fostering the development of each pupil’s talents within a calm and caring environment. A holistic approach underpins the curriculum, integrating rigorous academic standards with a robust pastoral care framework that values the wellbeing of every member of the school community. The school offers a wide range of facilities and resources to support contemporary learning. A Digital Learning Hub provides both teachers and students with dedicated online spaces – a “Digital Briefcase” for staff and a “Digital School Bag” for learners – facilitating seamless access to educational materials. State‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, including specialised classrooms and sports amenities, underpins a vibrant extra‑curricular programme that spans sport, music, debate, chess and various clubs, encouraging students to excel beyond the classroom. Community engagement and student achievement are central to the school’s ethos. Regular participation in local, provincial, national and international sporting events, alongside notable successes in academic competitions and performing arts, reflects a culture that celebrates both individual and collective accomplishments. The school’s online platforms, including a comprehensive calendar, news updates and digital registration services, ensure transparent communication with families and support a smooth transition for incoming students.
Applying to John The Baptist Community School
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 John The Baptist Community School. 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 John The Baptist Community School
How many pupils attend John The Baptist Community School?
John The Baptist Community School has 960 pupils enrolled, 472 girls and 488 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is John The Baptist Community School a DEIS school?
No. John The Baptist Community School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of John The Baptist Community School?
John The Baptist Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.