St Josephs for Blind NS

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

48 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Josephs for Blind NS is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 C803). Muriel Weekes is the principal of St Josephs for Blind NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
48
Boys and girls
Mixed · 27 boys, 21 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
18417J

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Josephs for Blind NS?
St Josephs for Blind NS is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 C803).
Who is the principal of St Josephs for Blind NS?
Muriel Weekes is the principal of St Josephs for Blind NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Josephs for Blind NS?
St Josephs for Blind NS has 48 pupils: 27 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Josephs for Blind NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Josephs for Blind NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Josephs for Blind NS?
St Josephs for Blind 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 for Blind NS teach through Irish?
No. St Josephs for Blind NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Josephs for Blind NS a DEIS school?
No. St Josephs for Blind NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Josephs for Blind NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs for Blind NS's roll number, 18417J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Josephs for Blind NS?
The closest is Grace Park Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 23 schools in Dublin 9 · Special schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

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St Josephs for Blind NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Josephs for Blind NSThis school 48 Mixed Catholic No No
Grace Park Educate Together National SchoolDublin 9 100 m 410 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Drumcondra NSDublin 9 200 m 81 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Joseph's Adolescent SchoolDublin 3 600 m 11 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks N SchoolDublin 9 800 m 449 Mostly boys Catholic No No
St Marys NSDublin 3 900 m 212 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Corpus Christi NSDublin 9 900 m 398 Mostly girls Catholic No No

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Contact

St Josephs School for
Visually Impaired Boys
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
D09C803

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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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