Divine Word National School
Marley Grange, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 461 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 204 girls, 257 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19574H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Divine Word National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Marley Grange, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The school delivers a child‑centred curriculum that seeks to balance academic rigour with the social, emotional and spiritual development of each pupil. Learning takes place in a safe, inclusive environment where the ethos is underpinned by a partnership between staff and parents, fostering a community that values respect, kindness and a love of learning. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to Senior Infants (Rang a hAon to Rang a Sé) and offers a dedicated special class for children with autism, reflecting a commitment to meeting diverse educational needs. Facilities support a broad range of activities, from classroom‑based instruction to extracurricular programmes, encouraging pupils to explore creativity, sport and cultural heritage while maintaining high standards of educational provision.
Applying to Divine Word 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.
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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 Divine Word 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 Divine Word National School
How many pupils attend Divine Word National School?
Divine Word National School has 461 pupils enrolled, 204 girls and 257 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Divine Word National School a DEIS school?
No. Divine Word 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 Divine Word National School?
Divine Word National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.