St Josephs National School
Gorey, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 193 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 94 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14903V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Joseph’s National School, Kilmuckridge, is a mixed, Roman Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque coastal village of Kilmuckridge, County Wexford. Set against beautiful sea views, the school provides a welcoming environment for boys and girls from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Under the patronage of the Diocese of Ferns, the school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to foster the full and harmonious development of each pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – and to nurture a living relationship with God and the wider community. The school’s facilities are centred around a purpose‑built building opened in 1973, which has been extended on three occasions, the most recent extension now complete, providing modern classrooms and learning spaces. A strong emphasis is placed on a balanced curriculum that includes religious education, literacy, numeracy, and a range of extracurricular activities, supported by a dedicated staff team. The school also maintains an active blog and online resources for parents, offering information on enrolment, school policies, and community events.
History
The current school building was opened in 1973. Since then it has been extended three times, with the latest extension now complete, reflecting the school’s growth and commitment to providing up‑to‑date facilities for its pupils.
Applying to St Josephs National School
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 National School. 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 National School
How many pupils attend St Josephs National School?
St Josephs National School has 193 pupils enrolled, 94 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Josephs National School a DEIS school?
No. St Josephs National School 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 National School?
St Josephs National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.