Clonburris National School
Clondalkin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 469 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 231 girls, 238 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19566I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonburris National School is a Catholic co-educational primary school in Clondalkin, Dublin. The school has DEIS status. Enrolment stands at 469 pupils. The school includes one special class for students with a Mild General Learning Difficulty (MGLD), and pupils are integrated back into mainstream classes as much as possible. The school participates in the Green Schools programme and has received Green Flags, including for biodiversity and for global citizenship on litter and waste. Pupils have taken part in the Córfhéile music festival at the National Basketball Arena. The school also runs a Book/Savings Club for parents to help with school-related costs. Healthy lunch guidelines encourage children to bring water and fruit or vegetables, and to avoid chocolate and sugary items.
Applying to Clonburris 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 Clonburris 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 Clonburris National School
How many pupils attend Clonburris National School?
Clonburris National School has 469 pupils enrolled, 231 girls and 238 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonburris National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Clonburris 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 Clonburris National School?
Clonburris National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.