St Joseph's Secondary School
Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
1,129 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 9 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
1,129 students: 578 girls and 551 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 195
- 2nd year
- 206
- 3rd year
- 187
- TY
- 156
- 5th year
- 214
- 6th year
- 171
Transition Year: 156 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (187). 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 Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 XV56). St Joseph's Secondary School has 1,129 students: 551 boys and 578 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 551 boys, 578 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63310T
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 Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 XV56).
- How many students go to St Joseph's Secondary School?
- St Joseph's Secondary School has 1,129 students: 551 boys and 578 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Joseph's Secondary School?
- Margaret Cole 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?
- 156 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (187). 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, 63310T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Joseph's Secondary School?
- The closest is Mullingar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolThis school | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Mullingar Community CollegeMullingar | 12.4 km | 367 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste Mhuire,Mullingar | 12.9 km | 873 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairKilbeggan | 13.1 km | 740 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeWestmeath | 13.2 km | 825 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finian's CollegeMullingar | 14.3 km | 891 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Columba CollegeKillucan | 15.6 km | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
RochfortbridgeCo. Westmeath
N91XV56
- Principal: Margaret Cole on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 044 922 5900
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: mercyrochfortbridge.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chroi Naofa100 m
- Milltownpass NS4.8 km
- St. Anne's National School5.6 km
- Dalystown NS6.0 km
- St. Colmcille's NS7.8 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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