St John Bosco Junior Boys' School
Dublin 7, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 146 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18632N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John Bosco Junior Boys’ School is a Catholic primary school that welcomes boys of all faiths and none, providing a nurturing and secure environment where children, families, staff and the Board of Management work in partnership. The school’s ethos centres on valuing each child’s uniqueness, encouraging personal growth and fostering respect. It shares a campus with St John Bosco Senior Boys’ School and Mary of Christians Girls’ School, creating a vibrant community and strong inter‑school links. The curriculum is complemented by a focus on active learning, with dedicated programmes such as the Active School Flag, Physical Education and a robust STEM offering that encourages curiosity and problem‑solving. Specialist ASD classes demonstrate the school’s commitment to inclusive education. Facilities include modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for science and technology, and areas for physical activity, all designed to support a holistic educational experience that balances academic rigour with personal development.
Applying to St John Bosco Junior Boys' 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
View St John Bosco Junior Boys' School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St John Bosco Junior Boys' School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 St John Bosco Junior Boys' School
How many pupils attend St John Bosco Junior Boys' School?
St John Bosco Junior Boys' School has 146 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St John Bosco Junior Boys' School a DEIS school?
No. St John Bosco Junior Boys' 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 St John Bosco Junior Boys' School?
St John Bosco Junior Boys' School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.