Booterstown National School
BLACKROCK, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 85 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19901T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Booterstown National School is a co‑educational national school situated on Cross Avenue in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. It operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin while welcoming children of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community. The school prides itself on a safe, welcoming and creative learning environment where pupils are placed at the centre of all activities. With a small roll, the school benefits from close‑knit relationships among students, families and staff, supporting personalised learning across four multi‑grade classrooms, two special‑education teachers and additional support assistants. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan. A 2021 grant enabled the development of a fully equipped computer room, the acquisition of a multi‑pad charging unit for a full class set of iPads, new classroom laptops, educational software licences and a server cabinet. These digital resources enhance the curriculum and help bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage, reinforcing the school’s commitment to modern, technology‑enhanced education.
Applying to Booterstown National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Booterstown National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Booterstown National School
How many pupils attend Booterstown National School?
Booterstown National School has 85 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Booterstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Booterstown National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Booterstown National School?
Booterstown National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.