St Joseph's College, BELFAST
St Joseph's College is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Joseph's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Joseph's College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
898 pupils are enrolled, 42% are entitled to free school meals, 70% are Catholic and 6% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
121 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 99 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Joseph's College are Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.2 miles), Wellington College (0.5 miles), Methodist College (1.1 miles) and Lagan College (1.5 miles).
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolWellington CollegeMethodist CollegeLagan College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Joseph's College.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aquinas Grammar School, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Joseph's College are St Michael's Primary School (0.1 miles), Cregagh Primary School (0.4 miles), Rosetta Primary School (0.5 miles) and Holy Rosary Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, St Joseph's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Michael's Primary SchoolCregagh Primary SchoolRosetta Primary SchoolHoly Rosary Primary School
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Joseph's College in May 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (129 pupils)
63.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
90.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (43 pupils)
46.5%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
95.3%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with St Joseph's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
121
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.5%
of pupils enrolled
99
With a statement (stage 3)
22
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Joseph's College
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Questions parents ask about St Joseph's College
When was St Joseph's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Joseph's College in May 2017.
What are exam results like at St Joseph's College?
In 2024/25, of the 129 Year 12 pupils at St Joseph's College, 63.6% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 90.7% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 43 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 46.5% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 95.3% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at St Joseph's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Joseph's College are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to St Joseph's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Joseph's College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is at 518-572 RAVENHILL ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 0BY.