How many pupils go to St John the Baptist Boys NS?

St John the Baptist Boys NS has 69 pupils: 69 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St John the Baptist Boys NS a mixed school?

No. St John the Baptist Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St John the Baptist Boys NS?

St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Boys NS teach through Irish?

No. St John the Baptist Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St John the Baptist Boys NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St John the Baptist Boys NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St John the Baptist Boys NS's roll number, 16715H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St John the Baptist Boys NS?

The closest is St Johns Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St John the Baptist Boys NS

Limerick, Co. Limerick

69 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St John the Baptist Boys NS is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 FA44). David Nicholas is the principal of St John the Baptist Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 69
Boys and girls: Boys only · 69 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16715H

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 John the Baptist Boys NS?: St John the Baptist Boys NS is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 FA44).
Who is the principal of St John the Baptist Boys NS?: David Nicholas is the principal of St John the Baptist Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St John the Baptist Boys NS?: St John the Baptist Boys NS has 69 pupils: 69 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St John the Baptist Boys NS a mixed school?: No. St John the Baptist Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St John the Baptist Boys NS?: St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. St John the Baptist Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St John the Baptist Boys NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St John the Baptist Boys NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St John the Baptist Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St John the Baptist Boys NS's roll number, 16715H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St John the Baptist Boys NS?: The closest is St Johns Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St John the Baptist Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St John the Baptist Boys NSThis school		69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns ConventLimerick	200 m	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padraig Naofa CLimerick	500 m	197	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padraig Naofa BLimerick	600 m	197	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolLimerick	700 m	279	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	700 m	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil IosagainLimerick	700 m	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Downey Street
Pennywell
Limerick
V94FA44

Principal: David Nicholas on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 312 411
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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