How many pupils go to St Josephs Boys NS?

St Josephs Boys NS has 363 pupils: 363 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Josephs Boys NS a mixed school?

No. St Josephs Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Josephs Boys NS?

St Josephs Boys 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 Boys NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Josephs Boys NS a DEIS school?

No. St Josephs Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Boys NS's roll number, 09750S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Josephs Boys NS?

The closest is Presentation Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Josephs Boys NS

Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

363 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

St Josephs Boys NS is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 ED86). Anne McCabe is the principal of St Josephs Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 363
Boys and girls: Boys only · 363 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09750S

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Thursday 1 October (passed)Online Admissions Form or printable form
Applications close: Thursday 12 NovemberForm submission deadline
Offers by: Friday 27 NovemberApplicants notified of admission decision

St Josephs Boys NS admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Josephs Boys NS?: St Josephs Boys NS is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 ED86).
Who is the principal of St Josephs Boys NS?: Anne McCabe is the principal of St Josephs Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Josephs Boys NS?: St Josephs Boys NS has 363 pupils: 363 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Josephs Boys NS a mixed school?: No. St Josephs Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Josephs Boys NS?: St Josephs Boys 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 Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. St Josephs Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Josephs Boys NS a DEIS school?: No. St Josephs Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Josephs Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Boys NS's roll number, 09750S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Josephs Boys NS?: The closest is Presentation Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Josephs Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Josephs Boys NSThis school		363	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 6W	400 m	367	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta StratfordDublin 6	500 m	88	Mixed	Jewish	No	No
Zion Parish Primary SchoolDublin 6	500 m	91	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Rathgar NSDublin 6	700 m	94	Mixed	Methodist	No	No
St Peters Special SchDublin 6	900 m	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil MologaDublin 6W	900 m	229	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Terenure Road East
Dublin 6
D06ED86

Principal: Anne McCabe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 490 6905
Email: [email protected]
Website: stjosephsterenure.ie
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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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