Who is the principal of St Joseph's Community College?

Stacey Mcdermott is the acting principal of St Joseph's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is St Joseph's Community College a mixed school?

Yes. St Joseph's Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is St Joseph's Community College fee-paying?

No. St Joseph's Community College 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 Community College?

St Joseph's Community College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.

Does St Joseph's Community College teach through Irish?

No. St Joseph's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Joseph's Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. St Joseph's Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read St Joseph's Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Joseph's Community College's roll number, 76334I, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near St Joseph's Community College?

The closest is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

St Joseph's Community College

Charlestown, Co. Mayo

223 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

223 students: 110 girls and 113 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 39
2nd year: 42
3rd year: 38
TY: 41
5th year: 31
6th year: 32

Transition Year: 41 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

St Joseph's Community College is a community college (etb) in Charlestown, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 WE19). St Joseph's Community College has 223 students: 113 boys and 110 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 110 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76334I

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 Community College?: St Joseph's Community College is a community college (etb) in Charlestown, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 WE19).
How many students go to St Joseph's Community College?: St Joseph's Community College has 223 students: 113 boys and 110 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Joseph's Community College?: Stacey Mcdermott is the acting principal of St Joseph's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Joseph's Community College a mixed school?: Yes. St Joseph's Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is St Joseph's Community College fee-paying?: No. St Joseph's Community College 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 Community College?: St Joseph's Community College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
Does St Joseph's Community College teach through Irish?: No. St Joseph's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Joseph's Community College have Transition Year?: 41 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 St Joseph's Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. St Joseph's Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read St Joseph's Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Joseph's Community College's roll number, 76334I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Joseph's Community College?: The closest is Scoil Muire Agus Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

St Joseph's Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Joseph's Community CollegeThis school		223	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil Muire Agus PadraigSwinford	10.1 km	394	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	Yes
St Attracta's Community SchoolTubbercurry	10.7 km	735	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Nathy's CollegeBallaghaderreen	15.8 km	687	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Louis Community SchoolKiltimagh	18.1 km	701	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford	20.4 km	482	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open night, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis	21.7 km	717	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

St. Joseph's Community College
Charlestown
F12WE19

Principal: Stacey Mcdermott (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 925 4211
Email: [email protected]
Website: sjcc.ie
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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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