Glasnevin National School
Glasnevin, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 83 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14980Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glasnevin National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Botanic Avenue in Dublin 9, operating under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough. The school caters for approximately 80 pupils aged four to thirteen, offering classes from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. Its educational ethos is built around a clear mission to enable each child to live a full life, develop as a social being, and prepare for further education and lifelong learning. The school provides a secure, inclusive learning environment where pupils are valued irrespective of gender, social background, faith or ability. Emphasis is placed on moral, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social development, with a curriculum that incorporates the “Follow Me” religious education programme while respecting the right of families to withdraw from RE lessons. A dedicated team of full‑time teachers, a special education teacher, special needs assistants and administrative support work together to foster a caring community that encourages honesty, kindness, patience and personal responsibility. Facilities support a broad range of activities, reflected in regular events such as sports days, science blasts, concerts and cultural celebrations, which enrich the pupils’ experience and promote cooperation, civic responsibility and a sense of belonging within the school and the wider parish community.
Applying to Glasnevin 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 Glasnevin 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 Glasnevin National School
How many pupils attend Glasnevin National School?
Glasnevin National School has 83 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 55 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glasnevin National School a DEIS school?
No. Glasnevin 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 Glasnevin National School?
Glasnevin National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.