How many pupils go to Scoil Iosagain?

Scoil Iosagain has 222 pupils: 222 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Iosagain a mixed school?

No. Scoil Iosagain is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Iosagain?

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

Does Scoil Iosagain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Iosagain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Iosagain a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Iosagain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Iosagain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Iosagain's roll number, 16910F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Iosagain?

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

Scoil Iosagain

Limerick, Co. Limerick

222 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Iosagain is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HX23). Denis Barry is the principal of Scoil Iosagain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 222
Boys and girls: Boys only · 222 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16910F

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 Scoil Iosagain?: Scoil Iosagain is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HX23).
Who is the principal of Scoil Iosagain?: Denis Barry is the principal of Scoil Iosagain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Iosagain?: Scoil Iosagain has 222 pupils: 222 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Iosagain a mixed school?: No. Scoil Iosagain is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Iosagain?: Scoil Iosagain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Iosagain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Iosagain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Iosagain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Iosagain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Iosagain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Iosagain's roll number, 16910F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Iosagain?: The closest is St Michaels NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Iosagain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil IosagainThis school		222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels NSLimerick	100 m	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolLimerick	100 m	279	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	200 m	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St MichaelsLimerick	500 m	116	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Johns ConventLimerick	500 m	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St John the Baptist Boys NSLimerick	700 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Sexton Street
Limerick
V94HX23

Principal: Denis Barry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 413 950
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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