St Josephs College
Borrisoleigh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 373 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 182 girls, 191 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 65241N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Joseph’s College is a Catholic lay, co‑educational second‑level school that aims to nurture the holistic development of each pupil. The college’s ethos combines a strong religious foundation with a commitment to academic rigour, encouraging spiritual, emotional, moral, intellectual and physical growth. Learning is delivered through a balanced curriculum that includes the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and the Senior Cycle, with specialised provision such as an Autism Spectrum Disorder class. A dedicated Student Support Team – comprising senior leadership, SEN and special‑class coordinators and a guidance counsellor – oversees wellbeing strategies, ensuring that every student feels supported and valued. The school places a high priority on partnership in education, fostering collaborative relationships between staff, learners and families. Extracurricular provision is extensive, with sport and cultural activities forming a core part of school life; recent successes in hurling, ladies’ football and national science competitions illustrate the vibrant, ambitious spirit of the student body. Modern facilities support both academic and sporting pursuits, and the college’s open‑door policy welcomes pupils from a wide catchment, promoting inclusivity and community engagement.
Applying to St Josephs 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 Josephs 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 Josephs College
How many pupils attend St Josephs College?
St Josephs College has 373 pupils enrolled, 182 girls and 191 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Josephs College a DEIS school?
No. St Josephs 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 Josephs College?
St Josephs College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.