St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 168 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06936R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John’s Girls’ and Infant Boys’ School is a mixed‑gender primary school situated in Cathedral Place, Limerick City (V94 T223). Guided by the motto *eolas is spraoi* (“knowledge and fun”), the school strives to create a secure, happy learning environment where pupils can develop socially, personally, spiritually and academically. The ethos places a strong emphasis on a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and encourages active parental involvement in school life. The school operates a structured day from 9:00 am, with junior and senior infants dismissed at 1:40 pm and older pupils at 2:40 pm. Breaks include a mid‑morning snack (11:00‑11:15) and a lunch period (12:30‑1:00). Facilities include dedicated spaces for before‑ and after‑school care, a pre‑school programme (Scoil na Nóg), and provisions for children with autism. The school’s policies, uniform guidelines and key dates are readily accessible for parents, reflecting a transparent and supportive community ethos.
Applying to St Johns Girls And Boys Infants 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Johns Girls And Boys Infants 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: 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 Johns Girls And Boys Infants School
How many pupils attend St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School?
St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School has 223 pupils enrolled, 168 girls and 55 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School 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 St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School?
St Johns Girls And Boys Infants School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.