How many pupils go to St Josephs Girls NS?

St Josephs Girls NS has 230 pupils: 230 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Josephs Girls NS a mixed school?

No. St Josephs Girls NS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of St Josephs Girls NS?

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

Does St Josephs Girls NS teach through Irish?

No. St Josephs Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Josephs Girls NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Josephs Girls NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Josephs Girls NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Girls NS's roll number, 07183W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Josephs Girls NS?

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

St Josephs Girls NS

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

230 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Josephs Girls NS is a primary school in Mountmellick, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EC56). Yvonne Murphy is the principal of St Josephs Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 230
Boys and girls: Girls only · 230 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 07183W

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 Josephs Girls NS?: St Josephs Girls NS is a primary school in Mountmellick, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EC56).
Who is the principal of St Josephs Girls NS?: Yvonne Murphy is the principal of St Josephs Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Josephs Girls NS?: St Josephs Girls NS has 230 pupils: 230 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Josephs Girls NS a mixed school?: No. St Josephs Girls NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Josephs Girls NS?: St Josephs Girls NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Josephs Girls NS teach through Irish?: No. St Josephs Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Josephs Girls NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Josephs Girls NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Josephs Girls NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Girls NS's roll number, 07183W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Josephs Girls NS?: The closest is Mountmellick Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Josephs Girls NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Josephs Girls NSThis school		230	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Mountmellick Boys NSMountmellick	100 m	188	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Pauls NSMountmellick	600 m	41	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Na Carraige NSMountmellick	2.1 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Barr na Sruthan N SMountmellick	4.4 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig NSRosenallis	5.0 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloneyhurke NSPortarlington	5.7 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Davitt Road
Mountmellick
R32EC56

Principal: Yvonne Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 862 4540
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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