How many pupils go to St Josephs Convent?

St Josephs Convent has 225 pupils: 17 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Josephs Convent a mixed school?

St Josephs Convent takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of St Josephs Convent?

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

Does St Josephs Convent teach through Irish?

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

Is St Josephs Convent a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Convent's roll number, 12975N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Josephs Convent?

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

St Josephs Convent

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

225 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Josephs Convent is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 T180). Emily Stack White is the principal of St Josephs Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 225
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 17 boys, 208 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12975N

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 Convent?: St Josephs Convent is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 T180).
Who is the principal of St Josephs Convent?: Emily Stack White is the principal of St Josephs Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Josephs Convent?: St Josephs Convent has 225 pupils: 17 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Josephs Convent a mixed school?: St Josephs Convent takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of St Josephs Convent?: St Josephs Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Josephs Convent teach through Irish?: No. St Josephs Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Josephs Convent a DEIS school?: Yes. St Josephs Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Josephs Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Convent's roll number, 12975N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Josephs Convent?: The closest is Courtenay National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Josephs Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Josephs ConventThis school		225	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Courtenay National SchoolNewcastle West	700 m	251	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil O DoghairCaisleán Nua Thiar	1.1 km	201	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Cill LachtainNewcastle West	3.7 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monagea National SchoolNewcastle West	3.9 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mahoonagh NSCastlemahon	3.9 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Molua BArdagh	5.6 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Lower Knockane Road
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick
V42T180

Principal: Emily Stack White on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 62778
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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