C.B.S. Primary
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 524 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 264 girls, 260 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17195M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
CBS Primary School, Dundalk is a Roman Catholic primary school that embraces the ethos of the Christian Brothers. The school positions itself as a vibrant, inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Its curriculum is designed to deliver academic excellence while also fostering creativity, critical thinking and a strong sense of community responsibility. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom, offering a broad range of opportunities that develop intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions of each pupil. Partnership with parents and the wider community lies at the heart of the school’s approach. Strong collaborative relationships are promoted to ensure a welcoming environment that nurtures belonging, respect and compassion. The school’s ethos highlights the development of a living relationship with God and with other people, aiming to produce confident, compassionate individuals who are prepared for a rapidly changing world.
Applying to C.B.S. Primary
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
View C.B.S. Primary's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to C.B.S. Primary. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 C.B.S. Primary
How many pupils attend C.B.S. Primary?
C.B.S. Primary has 524 pupils enrolled, 264 girls and 260 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is C.B.S. Primary a DEIS school?
Yes. C.B.S. Primary is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of C.B.S. Primary?
C.B.S. Primary has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.