St Joseph's Community College
Charlestown, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 110 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76334I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Joseph’s Community College in Charlestown is a co‑educational post‑primary institution that serves the local community and surrounding rural areas. The college positions itself around the motto “Grow in age, grace and wisdom”, reflecting a commitment to academic rigour combined with personal development. It offers a broad curriculum spanning the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, with a range of subjects designed to cater to diverse interests and future pathways. Resources such as a dedicated school app provide real‑time notifications of events and news, while web‑based services give students and staff secure access to email and learning platforms. The college places particular emphasis on accessibility and support. For the 2024/2025 academic year, Junior Cycle students receive books and resources under the free book scheme, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede learning. Prospective families can download the school prospectus and enrolment information directly from the website, and a suite of downloadable documents, including safeguarding statements, demonstrates a transparent approach to student welfare. Modern facilities, a focus on extracurricular sport and student life, and strong community links underpin the college’s aim to deliver educational excellence in a nurturing environment.
Applying to St Joseph's Community 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 Community 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 Community College
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Community College?
St Joseph's Community College has 223 pupils enrolled, 110 girls and 113 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Joseph's Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. St Joseph's Community College 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 Joseph's Community College?
St Joseph's Community College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.