How many pupils go to St Johns Convent?

St Johns Convent has 223 pupils: 55 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Johns Convent a mixed school?

Yes. St Johns Convent takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Johns Convent?

St Johns Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Johns Convent teach through Irish?

No. St Johns Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Johns Convent a DEIS school?

Yes. St Johns Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Johns Convent's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Johns Convent's roll number, 06936R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Johns Convent?

The closest is St John the Baptist Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Johns Convent

Limerick, Co. Limerick

223 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Johns Convent is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 T223). Aoibheann Ruane is the principal of St Johns Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 223
Boys and girls: Mixed · 55 boys, 168 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 06936R

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Johns Convent?: St Johns Convent is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 T223).
Who is the principal of St Johns Convent?: Aoibheann Ruane is the principal of St Johns Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Johns Convent?: St Johns Convent has 223 pupils: 55 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Johns Convent a mixed school?: Yes. St Johns Convent takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Johns Convent?: St Johns Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Johns Convent teach through Irish?: No. St Johns Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Johns Convent a DEIS school?: Yes. St Johns Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Johns Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Johns Convent's roll number, 06936R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Johns Convent?: The closest is St John the Baptist Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Johns Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Johns ConventThis school		223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St John the Baptist Boys NSLimerick	200 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolLimerick	500 m	279	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	500 m	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels NSLimerick	500 m	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IosagainLimerick	500 m	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padraig Naofa CLimerick	700 m	197	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cathedral Place
Limerick
V94T223

Principal: Aoibheann Ruane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 416 752
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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