Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph
Castleisland, Co. Kerry
211 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 27 NovemberFirst yearAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Sat, 28 Nov to Fri, 4 DecFirst year acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
211 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 9
- 2nd year
- 37
- 3rd year
- 31
- TY
- 40
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 41
Transition Year: 40 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
Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph is a voluntary secondary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 KC97). Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph has 211 students: 211 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 211 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61260U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph?
- Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph is a voluntary secondary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 KC97).
- How many students go to Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph?
- Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph has 211 students: 211 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph?
- Pierce Dargan is the principal of Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph a mixed school?
- No. Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph is a girls' school.
- Is Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph fee-paying?
- No. Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph 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 Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph?
- Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph teach through Irish?
- No. Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph have Transition Year?
- 40 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 Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph a DEIS school?
- No. Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph's roll number, 61260U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph?
- The closest is Castleisland Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanscoil Naomh IosephThis school | 211 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Castleisland Community CollegeCastleisland | 500 m | 452 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St. Patrick's Secondary SchoolCastleisland | 500 m | 179 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolTralee | 16.0 km | 279 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí | 16.1 km | 312 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Yes | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee | 16.7 km | 517 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee | 16.9 km | 801 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Presentation Secondary SchoolCastleisland
Co. Kerry
V92KC97
- Principal: Pierce Dargan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 714 1178
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: presentationcastleisland.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Muire Gan Smal200 m
- Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain400 m
- Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh700 m
- Curranes NS4.2 km
- Scoil Mhuire B&c5.2 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar