Christ The King Girls National School
Cabra, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 74 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16989V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Christ the King Senior Girls’ School is an all‑girls Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Cabra, Dublin 7. The school caters for children from junior infants through to sixth class, with a dedicated senior section that currently enrols 82 pupils across five mainstream classes (2nd–6th) and a junior side for younger children. Small class sizes and a team of specialist teachers, special educational needs assistants and support staff create a nurturing environment where each child receives personalised attention and encouragement to reach their full potential. The school’s educational philosophy is built on a partnership model that involves students, parents and staff working together to foster excellence, enthusiasm and a love of learning. Diversity is celebrated and the curriculum is delivered in a relaxed yet energetic atmosphere that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. Emphasis is placed on community values, kindness, patience and understanding, ensuring that every child feels welcomed and supported throughout their school journey.
History
Christ the King Senior Girls’ School was founded in 1934. Over the past nine decades it has become an integral part of the Cabra community, providing high‑standard education to generations of children and creating lasting memories for families in the area.
Applying to Christ The King Girls 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Christ The King Girls 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 Girls National School
How many pupils attend Christ The King Girls National School?
Christ The King Girls National School has 74 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Christ The King Girls National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Christ The King Girls 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 Girls National School?
Christ The King Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.