Mhuire Iosef Junior
Sutton, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 302 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 147 girls, 155 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19393D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bayside Junior School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated on Verbena Avenue in Sutton, Dublin 13, just a short distance north of the city centre and overlooking the sea. The school caters for children from junior infants through to second class, offering sixteen classes that accommodate a range of ages and abilities. Its educational philosophy centres on creating a happy, secure and friendly learning environment where every child is valued, encouraged and respected, and where spiritual, moral, social and academic development are all nurtured in partnership with parents, staff and the Board of Management. The school provides specialised support for pupils with additional needs, including dedicated ASD classes, resource teachers and special‑needs assistants, ensuring inclusive provision across the curriculum. The present purpose‑built premises, opened in 1976, house modern classrooms and facilities designed to support a broad, child‑centred programme of learning, while the coastal location offers opportunities for outdoor and experiential activities that enrich the school experience.
History
The school opened on 11 September 1972 with three teachers and 75 pupils, initially operating from prefabricated buildings at the top of Verbena Avenue. The current school building was completed and opened in 1976, providing a permanent home for the growing community.
Applying to Mhuire Iosef Junior
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 primary school dates apply broadly to Mhuire Iosef Junior. 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: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 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 Mhuire Iosef Junior
How many pupils attend Mhuire Iosef Junior?
Mhuire Iosef Junior has 302 pupils enrolled, 147 girls and 155 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Mhuire Iosef Junior a DEIS school?
No. Mhuire Iosef Junior 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 Mhuire Iosef Junior?
Mhuire Iosef Junior has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.