Casa Caterina S S
Cabra, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 1 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19409P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Casa Caterina is a small, Catholic special school situated on the Dominican campus in Cabra, North Dublin. Catering for children aged 4 to 12 with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) or autism, the school provides a holistic learning environment for up to 36 pupils. Six small classes operate with a low pupil‑teacher ratio of 6:1, ensuring personalised support for each child’s educational, emotional and spiritual development. The premises are housed in a historic building surrounded by mature grounds, offering extensive outdoor space including a playground, a grass area with football goals, a sensory garden and easy access to nearby parks such as Tolka Park, the Royal Canal and John Paul II Park for nature walks and community‑based activities. The school’s facilities are designed to stimulate learning and wellbeing. Inside, there are several sensory areas and a dedicated nurture room where trained staff deliver short‑term, focused interventions to address non‑cognitive barriers to learning. Extracurricular provision is strong, with regular collaborations with local sports clubs for football and swimming coaching, as well as cooking sessions that involve pupils in planning, shopping and preparing meals together. These varied experiences aim to foster a sense of belonging, optimism and confidence in each child’s future potential.
Applying to Casa Caterina S S
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 Casa Caterina S S. 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 Casa Caterina S S
How many pupils attend Casa Caterina S S?
Casa Caterina S S has 31 pupils enrolled, 1 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Casa Caterina S S a DEIS school?
No. Casa Caterina S S 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 Casa Caterina S S?
Casa Caterina S S has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.