St Joseph's College, DUNGANNON
St Joseph's College is a grammar school for pupils in Dungannon.
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.
502 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals and 14% are newcomer pupils.
170 pupils (34% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 101 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Joseph's College are St Patrick's College (3.2 miles), St Patrick's Academy (3.3 miles), Drumglass High School (3.4 miles) and The Royal School Dungannon (3.7 miles).
St Patrick's CollegeSt Patrick's AcademyDrumglass High SchoolThe Royal School Dungannon
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Joseph's College.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St-Josephs Collage, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Joseph's College are Primate Dixon Primary School (0.1 miles), Gaelscoil U?? Neill (1.4 miles), Newmills Primary School (1.4 miles) and Edendork Primary School (1.7 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.
Primate Dixon Primary SchoolGaelscoil U?? NeillNewmills Primary SchoolEdendork 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 March 2019.
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 (63 pupils)
74.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
93.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
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
170
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
33.9%
of pupils enrolled
101
With a statement (stage 3)
69
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
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 March 2019.
What are exam results like at St Joseph's College?
In 2024/25, of the 63 Year 12 pupils at St Joseph's College, 74.6% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 93.7% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). 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 29 SCHOOL LANE, COALISLAND, DUNGANNON, TYRONE, BT71 4NW.