Christ The King Boys National School
Cabra, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 86 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16988T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Christ the King Boys National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Cabra, Dublin. Established in 1934, the school provides a caring and secure atmosphere that encourages pupils to develop intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. The curriculum is broad, balancing strong academic foundations with opportunities in sport, woodwork and creative endeavours, and is delivered through small class sizes that foster close relationships between staff and learners. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership, viewing education as a collaborative effort between pupils, parents and teachers. An inclusive ethos welcomes children of all abilities and faith backgrounds, while maintaining a Catholic identity that underpins religious instruction and the promotion of values such as respect, responsibility and community. Extracurricular provision is extensive, featuring football, athletics, basketball, GAA, boxing and a Green School programme, alongside a vibrant student council and evidence‑based learning initiatives that support holistic development.
History
Since its foundation in 1934, Christ the King Boys National School has become synonymous with educational excellence for boys in Cabra. Over the decades the school has built a reputation for nurturing enthusiasm for learning, intellectual curiosity and achievement in both academic and sporting arenas, while continually adapting its facilities and programmes to meet the evolving needs of its community.
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
View Christ The King Boys National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Christ The King Boys National School. 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 Christ The King Boys National School
How many pupils attend Christ The King Boys National School?
Christ The King Boys National School has 86 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller 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.