St Josephs Senior National School
Ballymun, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 161 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19583I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Joseph’s Senior National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Balcurris Road in Ballymun, Dublin 11. The school provides a quality education for young learners, underpinned by a dedicated professional staff and a supportive community of parents and guardians. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a love of learning through a well‑established music programme, which is highlighted as a key strength of the school. The school promotes active parental involvement, encouraging families to engage with homework, reading and organisational skills at home to reinforce classroom learning. A comprehensive child‑safeguarding framework is in place, demonstrated by the annual review of the safeguarding statement and Bi‑Cineálta policy. Extracurricular activities such as the making of St Brigid’s crosses and end‑of‑term celebrations reflect a vibrant school life that celebrates Irish cultural traditions and community spirit.
Applying to St Josephs Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior National School
How many pupils attend St Josephs Senior National School?
St Josephs Senior National School has 161 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Josephs Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Josephs Senior National 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 Senior National School?
St Josephs Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.