St Josephs Co-Ed
Dublin 3, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 106 girls, 105 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19774P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Joseph’s Co‑Ed is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated on the fringes of East Wall, Dublin 3, serving a vibrant local community. The school describes itself as a “wonderful, welcoming and colourful” place where every child is valued and encouraged to develop academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Its educational philosophy is child‑centred and holistic, aiming to equip pupils with the skills and attitudes needed to thrive in a fast‑paced world while fostering a lifelong love of learning. Guided by the school motto *Ní neart go cur le chéile* and core values of respect, kindness, inclusion and integrity, St Joseph’s creates a warm, inclusive environment that promotes confidence, acceptance, respect and effort across all aspects of school life. Staff work in close partnership with families and the wider community, ensuring that each child receives the support required to succeed. The school’s Catholic ethos underpins its commitment to nurturing the whole child and building a strong sense of belonging within the East Wall neighbourhood.
History
St Joseph’s Co‑Ed first opened its doors to the children of the East Wall community in 1959 and has since maintained a consistent record of providing an excellent standard of education to local youth.
Applying to St Josephs Co-Ed
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 St Josephs Co-Ed. 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 Josephs Co-Ed
How many pupils attend St Josephs Co-Ed?
St Josephs Co-Ed has 211 pupils enrolled, 106 girls and 105 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Josephs Co-Ed a DEIS school?
Yes. St Josephs Co-Ed 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 Co-Ed?
St Josephs Co-Ed has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.