St Josephs Primary School
Tipperary Town, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 192 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 182 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09432E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Joseph’s Primary School is an all‑girls Catholic primary school situated on Murgasty Road in Tipperary Town. The school’s patrons are Our Lady of Mercy and St Joseph the Worker, reflecting its commitment to a faith‑based ethos that respects other beliefs. The curriculum is designed to provide a holistic education, balancing core academic subjects with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities in art, drama, music and sport, enabling pupils to develop confidence, creativity and self‑reliance. The school places particular emphasis on community involvement; a vibrant Parents Association organises regular fundraising events that enhance resources and enrich the learning environment. Facilities support a strong musical tradition, highlighted by a well‑established school choir that rehearses weekly and competes successfully in national competitions. An Early Intervention Class is available for preschoolers with an autism diagnosis, demonstrating the school’s inclusive approach to early childhood education.
Applying to St Josephs Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School
How many pupils attend St Josephs Primary School?
St Josephs Primary School has 192 pupils enrolled, 182 girls and 10 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Josephs Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Josephs Primary School 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 Primary School?
St Josephs Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.