St. Joseph's Secondary School
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
349 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
349 students: 189 girls and 160 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 56
- 2nd year
- 62
- 3rd year
- 69
- TY
- 41
- 5th year
- 72
- 6th year
- 49
Transition Year: 41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (69). 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.
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At a glance
St. Joseph's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballybunion, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 RT61). St. Joseph's Secondary School has 349 students: 160 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 160 boys, 189 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61220I
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 Secondary School?
- St. Joseph's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballybunion, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 RT61).
- How many students go to St. Joseph's Secondary School?
- St. Joseph's Secondary School has 349 students: 160 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Joseph's Secondary School?
- John G O'Donovan is the principal of St. Joseph's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Joseph's Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Joseph's Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Joseph's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's Secondary School?
- St. Joseph's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St. Joseph's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Joseph's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Joseph's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 41 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (69). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Joseph's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St. Joseph's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Joseph's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Joseph's Secondary School's roll number, 61220I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Joseph's Secondary School?
- The closest is Causeway Comprehensive School. 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 Secondary SchoolThis school | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Causeway Comprehensive SchoolTralee | 12.4 km | 646 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolListowel | 14.6 km | 341 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste na RíochtaListowel | 15.3 km | 178 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | Yes |
| St. Michael's CollegeListowel | 15.6 km | 347 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Community CollegeKilkee | 17.6 km | 171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Kilrush Community SchoolKilrush | 19.0 km | 343 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Doon RoadBallybunion
Co. Kerry
V31RT61
- Principal: John G O'Donovan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 086 042 4212
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Íosagáin600 m
- S.N. Cill Conla3.9 km
- SN Sliabh A Mhadra6.9 km
- Ballyduff National School7.2 km
- Eiltin Naofa7.4 km
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
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