How many pupils go to St Johns Parochial School?

St Johns Parochial School has 61 pupils: 29 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Johns Parochial School a mixed school?

Yes. St Johns Parochial School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Johns Parochial School?

St Johns Parochial School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Johns Parochial School teach through Irish?

No. St Johns Parochial School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Johns Parochial School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Johns Parochial School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Johns Parochial School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Johns Parochial School's roll number, 18233W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Johns Parochial School?

The closest is S N Mhuire na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Johns Parochial School

Tralee, Co. Kerry

61 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

St Johns Parochial School is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 EV50). Michael O'Toole is the principal of St Johns Parochial School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 61
Boys and girls: Mixed · 29 boys, 32 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18233W

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 Johns Parochial School?: St Johns Parochial School is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 EV50).
Who is the principal of St Johns Parochial School?: Michael O'Toole is the principal of St Johns Parochial School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Johns Parochial School?: St Johns Parochial School has 61 pupils: 29 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Johns Parochial School a mixed school?: Yes. St Johns Parochial School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Johns Parochial School?: St Johns Parochial School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Johns Parochial School teach through Irish?: No. St Johns Parochial School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Johns Parochial School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Johns Parochial School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Johns Parochial School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Johns Parochial School's roll number, 18233W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Johns Parochial School?: The closest is S N Mhuire na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Johns Parochial School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Johns Parochial SchoolThis school		61	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
S N Mhuire na mBraithreTralee	400 m	414	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N an Chroi NaofaTralee	400 m	342	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTralee	500 m	378	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil EoinTralee	500 m	589	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy FamilyTralee	600 m	265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Itas & St Josephs NSTralee	700 m	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ashe Street
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92EV50

Principal: Michael O'Toole on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 712 8142
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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