St Josephs C.B.S.
Dublin 3, Co. Dublin
310 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY
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Students this year
310 students: 72 girls and 238 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 72
- 2nd year
- 72
- 3rd year
- 50
- TY
- 45
- 5th year
- 46
- 6th year
- 25
Transition Year: 45 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 Josephs C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 H524). St Josephs C.B.S. has 310 students: 238 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 238 boys, 72 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60390F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Josephs C.B.S.?
- St Josephs C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin (Eircode D03 H524).
- How many students go to St Josephs C.B.S.?
- St Josephs C.B.S. has 310 students: 238 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Josephs C.B.S.?
- Ciara Mcdonnell is the principal of St Josephs C.B.S., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Josephs C.B.S. a mixed school?
- Yes. St Josephs C.B.S. takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Josephs C.B.S. fee-paying?
- No. St Josephs C.B.S. 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 Josephs C.B.S.?
- St Josephs C.B.S. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St Josephs C.B.S. teach through Irish?
- No. St Josephs C.B.S. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Josephs C.B.S. have Transition Year?
- 45 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 Josephs C.B.S. a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Josephs C.B.S. is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Josephs C.B.S.'s inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs C.B.S.'s roll number, 60390F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Josephs C.B.S.?
- The closest is Marino College. 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 Josephs C.B.S.This school | 310 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Marino CollegeDublin 3 | 100 m | 297 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Árdscoil RísDublin 9 | 700 m | 563 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount Temple Comprehensive SchoolDublin 3 | 900 m | 903 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9 | 1.1 km | 139 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| O'Connell SchoolDublin 1 | 1.3 km | 222 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Maryfield CollegeDublin 9 | 1.3 km | 527 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Merville AveFairview
Dublin 3
D03H524
- Principal: Ciara Mcdonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 833 9779
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stjosephsfairview.ie
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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 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 Josephs C.B.S. for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar