St. Joseph's C.B.S.
Drogheda, Co. Louth
1,128 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,128 students: 170 girls and 958 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 210
- 2nd year
- 208
- 3rd year
- 214
- TY
- 139
- 5th year
- 199
- 6th year
- 158
Transition Year: 139 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (214). 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 C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 EC62). St. Joseph's C.B.S. has 1,128 students: 958 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 958 boys, 170 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63840C
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 C.B.S.?
- St. Joseph's C.B.S. is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 EC62).
- How many students go to St. Joseph's C.B.S.?
- St. Joseph's C.B.S. has 1,128 students: 958 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Joseph's C.B.S.?
- Paul Michael Savage is the principal of St. Joseph's C.B.S., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Joseph's C.B.S. a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Joseph's C.B.S. takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Joseph's C.B.S. fee-paying?
- No. St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's C.B.S.?
- St. Joseph's C.B.S. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does St. Joseph's C.B.S. teach through Irish?
- No. St. Joseph's C.B.S. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Joseph's C.B.S. have Transition Year?
- 139 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (214). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Joseph's C.B.S. a DEIS school?
- No. St. Joseph's C.B.S. is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Joseph's C.B.S.'s inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Joseph's C.B.S.'s roll number, 63840C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Joseph's C.B.S.?
- The closest is Our Lady's 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 C.B.S.This school | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 500 m | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballymakenny CollegeDrogheda | 1.2 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 1.6 km | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 1.9 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Mary's Diocesan SchoolDrogheda | 2.1 km | 917 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 2.8 km | 520 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Newfoundwell RdDrogheda
Co Louth
A92EC62
- Principal: Paul Michael Savage on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 983 7232
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.droghedacbs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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. Joseph's C.B.S. for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar