St Joseph's College
Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 934 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60263V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Joseph’s College is a Catholic lay, co‑educational second‑level school that prioritises the holistic development of each pupil – spiritually, emotionally, morally, academically and physically. The college’s ethos is rooted in a strong work ethic and religious values, fostering an environment where academic rigour is balanced with personal growth. A partnership model underpins teaching and learning, encouraging collaboration between students, staff and various school committees to support a well‑rounded education. The curriculum spans the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and Senior Cycle, with specialised provision such as an Autism Spectrum Disorder class and a comprehensive pastoral care programme. Extracurricular life is vibrant, with strong emphasis on sport (including hurling and ladies’ football), cultural activities and scientific achievement, as demonstrated by recent successes at national competitions. Modern facilities support these programmes, offering dedicated spaces for academic study, sport, and after‑school study sessions, ensuring students are well prepared for further education and community involvement.
Applying to St Joseph's College
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 Joseph's College. 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 Joseph's College
How many pupils attend St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has 934 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Joseph's College a DEIS school?
No. St Joseph's College 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 Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.