Christ The King Boys National School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 278 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19331E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Christ The King Boys National School (Scoil Chríost Rí) is an all‑boys primary school located in the heart of Caherdavin, Limerick. The school educates over 300 pupils and is supported by a dedicated team of 36 staff members, including a principal, mainstream class teachers, learning‑support teachers and special‑needs assistants. Its ethos promotes a holistic education that nurtures each child’s talents, gifts and aspirations, creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere where academic learning is balanced with personal development. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities designed to cater for diverse interests. Pupils can take part in choir, soccer, tag rugby, draughts and numerous other clubs, encouraging both physical fitness and creative expression. A strong emphasis is placed on mental‑health wellbeing; the boys engage in weekly mindfulness sessions and the school has been awarded the Pieta House Amber Flag for Mental Health Awareness for the past five years. These provisions aim to ensure that every child enjoys a happy, supportive and well‑rounded primary education.
Applying to Christ The King Boys 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 Christ The King Boys 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 Christ The King Boys National School
How many pupils attend Christ The King Boys National School?
Christ The King Boys National School has 278 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Christ The King Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Christ The King Boys National School 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 Christ The King Boys National School?
Christ The King Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.