St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School

Dublin 3, Co. Dublin

116 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is a primary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 PF72). Tiarnán Crowe is the principal of St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
116
Boys and girls
Boys only · 116 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18726W

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 Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is a primary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 PF72).
Who is the principal of St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
Tiarnán Crowe is the principal of St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School has 116 pupils: 116 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School a mixed school?
No. St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School teach through Irish?
No. St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School's roll number, 18726W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice SchoolThis school 116 Boys Catholic No Yes
St Marys NSDublin 3 300 m 212 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Howth Rd Mixed NSDublin 3 500 m 89 Mixed Presbyterian No No
St Vincents de Paul Junior NSDublin 9 700 m 334 Mixed Catholic No No
St Vincent de Paul Senior SchoolDublin 9 700 m 305 Mostly girls Catholic No No
S N Mhuire na mBratharMarino 800 m 337 Mostly boys Catholic No No
St Joseph's Adolescent SchoolDublin 3 800 m 11 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Marino Park Avenue
Fairview
Dublin 3
D03PF72

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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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