Chapelizod National School
Chapelizod, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10653E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Laurence’s National School, Chapelizod, is a small, two‑class primary school situated in the heart of Chapelizod Village on the doorstep of Phoenix Park. Operating under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, the school offers an exceptionally low pupil‑to‑teacher ratio, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where each child’s individual needs can be met. The school’s premises, housed in a historic building over two centuries old, provide a safe and nurturing setting for children from Junior Infants to 6th class. The educational approach is centred on an encouraging and enabling ethos, aiming to develop effective communicators, creative thinkers, caring family members and responsible citizens. With a dedicated teaching team supported by a Special Education Teacher and a Special Needs Assistant, the curriculum is broad and varied, incorporating seasonal excursions to Phoenix Park, a strong visual‑arts programme, and community‑based initiatives. Enrichment activities such as “Maths all around us” and family‑history projects extend learning beyond the classroom, while wellbeing programmes and creative projects foster mental and physical health. Recent initiatives include a move towards a paper‑less operation, with permission slips and information now distributed electronically, and the introduction of digital communication channels to keep parents informed. The school also celebrates cultural and charitable events, such as fundraising for CMRF Crumlin and participation in the Peace Proms, reinforcing a sense of community and social responsibility among pupils.
History
The school building has been in existence for over two hundred years. Originally a Catholic prayer house, it was purchased by the Church of Ireland more than a century ago and has been used as a school ever since.
Applying to Chapelizod 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 Chapelizod 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 Chapelizod National School
How many pupils attend Chapelizod National School?
Chapelizod National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Chapelizod National School a DEIS school?
No. Chapelizod 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 Chapelizod National School?
Chapelizod National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.