St Josephs C.B.S.
Fairview, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 310 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 238 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60390F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Joseph’s C.B.S. (Fairview) is a co‑educational secondary school that operates under the patronage of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school embraces the Trust’s charter, promoting equality of access and participation for children of any faith, ability, nationality or ethnic background. Its educational philosophy is centred on holistic development, combining high academic standards with a strong emphasis on spiritual growth, social justice and community care. The curriculum is delivered through a modern teaching and learning framework that incorporates digital resources – the school offers a dedicated app and integrates platforms such as Google Classroom. A broad range of extra‑curricular activities supports the development of sporting talent, Gaelic culture and personal wellbeing, while a clear uniform and PE‑gear policy underpins a cohesive school identity. St Joseph’s also provides a Free School Books Scheme and a comprehensive wellbeing programme, reflecting its commitment to removing barriers to learning and fostering a caring, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
Applying to St Josephs C.B.S.
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 St Josephs C.B.S.. 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 St Josephs C.B.S.
How many pupils attend St Josephs C.B.S.?
St Josephs C.B.S. has 310 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 238 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Josephs C.B.S. a DEIS school?
Yes. St Josephs C.B.S. 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 Josephs C.B.S.?
St Josephs C.B.S. has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.