St. Joseph’s, is a famous Northside Dublin school. In 2013 the school celebrated 125 years of involvement in the Irish Educational System. Many famous past pupils have passed through its doors. The school educates boys to Leaving Certificate standard and boys and girls for Repeat Leaving Certificate.
The school is managed by a Board of Management consisting of representatives of the Christian Brothers, parents and teachers. The school is non fee paying with a voluntary subscription.
The main objective in St. Joseph’s is to promote an excellent all round education with particular emphasis on the academic, social and moral development of its students. As a Christian Brothers’ school the Catholic ethos permeates the work of the school.
Our Crest
Elements of our New School Crest
Student Council: The Cross represents our standing as a faith based school where students of all religions or none are welcomed in a community of support.
Student from St Joseph’s P...
Leadership Team
Principal Ms. Alexandra Duane Deputy Principal Ms. Ciara Dowling First Year Head and DEIS Coordination Ms . Sinead Costello Second Year Head Mr. Aidan Brennan Third Year Head and Extracurricular/Activities Co-Ordinator Ms. Fiona Barry Transition...
History and Mission Statement
Our History
Coláiste Iósaif is a famous Northside Dublin school. In 2018 the school celebrated 130 years of involvement in the Irish Educational System. In 2023, the school became co-educational and began to accept both male and female students. M...
Policies
Please note, this page supersedes any policies previously dated, available in hard copy, saved electronically, or available through outdated wed searches. The links below lead to the most recent and in place policies of the school.
Edmund Rice Schools Trust Ethos
Coláiste Iósaif operates under the patronage of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. A copy of the ERST Charter can be found here .
The Edmund Rice Schools Trust is the body with responsibility for the schools (secondary and primary) formerly run b...
Principal's Welcome
Fáilte chuig Coláiste Iósaif an Fhionnradharc.
It is a honour to have been given the responsibility of leading this school community alongside the Deputy Principal, Ms. Duane. I am excited to celebrate our rich history and embrace the exciting fu...
Board of Management
Coláiste Iósaif is under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The Trust appoints four members to the board and the remaining four are directly elected by the school community. Two members are elected by the parents at an AGM in the September a...
Staffing
Teaching Staff 2025/26
Ms. Fiona Barry Teacher of Spanish and French Mr. Aidan Brennan Teacher of Business and Geography Ms. Hollie Browne Teacher of Music Ms. Megan Casey Teacher of Business and Geography Mr. Adam Colgan Teacher of Science ...
Evaluations
Supporting Safe Provision of School Inspection - November 2020 Download
For more information, please visit:https://www.education.ie/en/find-a-school/School-Detail/?roll=60390F
'Ask One Family' Support Services
Askonefamily is the helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating.
We provide detailed, confidential information on social welfare entitlements and finances, family law, housing, education, childcare, parenting,...
Booklists
2023 - 2024 booklists
23_24 1st Year Book List Download
23_24-2nd-Year-Book-List Download
23_24-3rd-Year-Book-List- Download
23_24-5th-Year-Book-List- Download
23_24-5th-Year-LCA-Book-List Download
23_24-6th-Year-Book-List-...
Mobile App
The school app is used as a means of communicating school news, important messages, student calendar and term reports. All parents (s)/guardian(s) should download and register. We also invite anyone interested in the school to download and follow....
Child Protection
Child Protection Policy Download
Notification regarding Child Safeguarding Statement 2023 Download
Code of Behaviour
*The Code of Behaviour has been reviewed and has been updated from September 2023
Parents' Council
The Parents’ Council can be contacted through the Chairperson at parentscouncil@stjosephsfairview.ie
What is the Parents’ Council?
The Parents’ Council is a group that is open to any parent of a student in the school. It is a place where...