How many pupils go to St Josephs Convent NS?

St Josephs Convent NS has 190 pupils: 100 boys and 90 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Josephs Convent NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Josephs Convent NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Josephs Convent NS?

St Josephs Convent 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 Convent NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Josephs Convent NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Convent NS's roll number, 13031I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Josephs Convent NS?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Josephs Convent NS

Charleville, Co. Cork

190 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Josephs Convent NS is a primary school in Charleville, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 AC85). Brian Fitzgerald is the principal of St Josephs Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 190
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 90 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13031I

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 NS?: St Josephs Convent NS is a primary school in Charleville, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 AC85).
Who is the principal of St Josephs Convent NS?: Brian Fitzgerald is the principal of St Josephs Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Josephs Convent NS?: St Josephs Convent NS has 190 pupils: 100 boys and 90 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Josephs Convent NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Josephs Convent NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Josephs Convent NS?: St Josephs Convent 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 Convent NS teach through Irish?: No. St Josephs Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Josephs Convent NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Josephs Convent NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Josephs Convent NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Convent NS's roll number, 13031I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Josephs Convent NS?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Josephs Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Josephs Convent NSThis school		190	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Senior SchoolCharleville	100 m	195	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr SchCharleville	400 m	227	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family S SCharleville	700 m	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyhea NSRathluirc	5.3 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireKilmallock	5.3 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Shandrum National SchoolCharleville	5.7 km	144	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Smith's Road
Charleville
Co. Cork
P56AC85

Principal: Brian Fitzgerald on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 89467
Email: [email protected]
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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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