Welcome to
St. Joseph's Secondary School
Rush, Co. Dublin

Established 1961

History
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Rush, Co. Dublin was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1961. Rush is situated in Fingal, approximately 16km from Dublin Airport. The school is located near the South Shore Beach overlooking Lambay Island. In 1980, the school which had until then catered for girls only, became co-educational to cater for further local needs. Presently we have a pupil population of almost 500.

Mission Statement
We aim to provide a secure and caring environment which promotes effort, achievement and the enjoyment of learning, where students develop self esteem, responsibility and self management skills in an atmosphere of respect and mutual support, inspired by our Catholic tradition.

Principal's Welcome

I hope this site will give visitors a sense of the reality of our vibrant and wonderful school, whilst also providing information and updates for our large community of pupils, parents, and staff.

St Joseph’s Secondary School is situated in the centre of the town of Rush. It shares the rich tradition and strengths that are part of the Mercy/CEIST ethos. Excellence, inclusion, creativity, courage, opportunity, and a global vision are very much our living ethos. We affirm our Catholicism in the context of a new Ireland which welcomes diversity. We robustly engage our pupils in the spiritual, intellectual, and physical rigours of a young, full life...
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