Primary School

ST JOHN OF GOD SP SCH

Dublin 8, Dublin
Mixed

School Details

Address
Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Location
Dublin 8, Dublin
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
86 students
Enrollment Split
27 Girls, 59 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
19151C
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

St. John of God School, situated in Islandbridge, Dublin, provides specialised education for children and young people aged four to eighteen who have moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities. The school also offers dedicated classes for pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have comparable levels of learning difficulty. The curriculum is built around “real education for real life”, prioritising experiential learning that makes lessons enjoyable and relevant to each student’s everyday experience. Teaching is centred on individual talents, employing a range of suitable strategies, a developmental life‑skills programme and diverse learning materials to support personal growth. The school’s environment is designed to foster independence and confidence, preparing pupils for life beyond the classroom through practical activities and sensory‑friendly resources.