Citywest & Saggart Community National School
Citywest, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 413 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 188 girls, 225 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20398U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Citywest & Saggart Community National School is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school operating under the patronage of the Dublin and Dun Laoighaire Education and Training Board. Since opening its doors in 2012, the school has expanded to provide a full‑range curriculum for children from infants through to 6th class, including two dedicated autism classes introduced in 2020. The school’s vision is to create a safe, calm, respectful and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop the skills needed to reach their full potential in both school and wider society. The educational approach is firmly child‑centred, prioritising the holistic development of each learner. In line with the national curriculum, the school delivers the unique “Goodness Me! Goodness You!” Religious Education programme, a multi‑belief, story‑based curriculum that supports reflection on personal experiences. Embracing innovative teaching methodologies and modern pedagogical practices, the school fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere that celebrates diversity, promotes empathy and strengthens the partnership between families and the local community.
History
Citywest & Saggart Community National School opened in September 2012, initially offering Junior Infants as a vertical school with the intention of growing to accommodate pupils up to 6th class. Over the years the school has expanded its enrolment and facilities, adding two autism classes in 2020 and continually developing its inclusive ethos and community‑focused programmes.
Applying to Citywest & Saggart Community 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 Citywest & Saggart Community 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 Citywest & Saggart Community National School
How many pupils attend Citywest & Saggart Community National School?
Citywest & Saggart Community National School has 413 pupils enrolled, 188 girls and 225 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Citywest & Saggart Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Citywest & Saggart Community 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 Citywest & Saggart Community National School?
Citywest & Saggart Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.