St Josephs Secondary School
Dublin 7, Co. Dublin
283 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
We haven't found this school's dates for September 2027 entry yet. Schools usually hold open nights from September and open applications from October; the admission notice on the school's website has the exact window.
We check school websites every week and add dates as soon as they're published. Visit the school's website.
Get this school's dates when they're published. Get a notification the day before an open night, and before applications close.
On iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen, and open secondaryschool.ie from there to turn on notifications. Or use your calendar below.
Or add its dates to your calendar. New dates appear as we find them:
Students this year
283 students: 267 girls and 16 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 78
- 2nd year
- 47
- 3rd year
- 46
- TY
- 25
- 5th year
- 45
- 6th year
- 42
Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (46). That usually means TY is optional here.
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.
We haven't found this school's voluntary contribution or device policy yet. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
St Josephs Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 YP03). St Josephs Secondary School has 283 students: 16 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 16 boys, 267 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Religious Sisters of Charity
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 60843Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is St Josephs Secondary School?
- St Josephs Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 YP03).
- How many students go to St Josephs Secondary School?
- St Josephs Secondary School has 283 students: 16 boys and 267 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Josephs Secondary School?
- John Obrien is the principal of St Josephs Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Josephs Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Josephs Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Josephs Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Josephs Secondary School 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 Secondary School?
- St Josephs Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Religious Sisters of Charity.
- Does St Josephs Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Josephs Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Josephs Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (46). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Josephs Secondary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Josephs Secondary School 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 Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Josephs Secondary School's roll number, 60843Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Josephs Secondary School?
- The closest is St Pauls C.B.S.. 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 Secondary SchoolThis school | 283 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Pauls C.B.S.Dublin 7 | 500 m | 244 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Secondary SchoolDublin 1 | 900 m | 386 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Belvedere College S.JDublin 1 | 1.3 km | 1,011 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| C.B.S. James StreetDublin 8 | 1.5 km | 251 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Larkin Community CollegeDublin 1 | 1.6 km | 403 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolDublin 8 | 1.7 km | 302 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
Contact
Manor StreetStoneybatter
Dublin 7
D07YP03
- Principal: John Obrien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 671 0419
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stanhopesecondary.ie
- Open in Google Maps
Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
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 Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar