St Joseph's College
Lucan, Co. Dublin
934 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Students this year
934 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 174
- 2nd year
- 149
- 3rd year
- 151
- TY
- 150
- 5th year
- 164
- 6th year
- 146
Transition Year: 150 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Joseph's College is a voluntary secondary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 VW74). St Joseph's College has 934 students: 934 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 934 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60263V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Joseph's College?
- St Joseph's College is a voluntary secondary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 VW74).
- How many students go to St Joseph's College?
- St Joseph's College has 934 students: 934 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Joseph's College?
- Bernadette Fitzgerald is the principal of St Joseph's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Joseph's College a mixed school?
- No. St Joseph's College is a girls' school.
- Is St Joseph's College fee-paying?
- No. St Joseph's College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Joseph's College?
- St Joseph's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Joseph's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Joseph's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Joseph's College have Transition Year?
- 150 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St Joseph's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Joseph's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Joseph's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Joseph's College's roll number, 60263V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Joseph's College?
- The closest is Coláiste Phádraig CBS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's CollegeThis school | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Phádraig CBSLucan | 500 m | 745 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Cois LifeLeamhcán | 1.0 km | 592 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Lucan Community CollegeLucan | 1.3 km | 966 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Kevin's Community CollegeDublin 22 | 2.4 km | 525 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 2.6 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 2.6 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
LucanCo Dublin
K78VW74
- Principal: Bernadette Fitzgerald on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 1160
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire100 m
- Lucan B NS300 m
- St Andrews NS400 m
- Esker Educate Together NS800 m
- Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig900 m
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 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Joseph's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar