Greenlanes National School
Clontarf, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 285 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 142 girls, 143 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17730I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Greenlanes National School is a Church of Ireland co‑educational primary school located on Seafield Avenue in Clontarf, Dublin 3. The school serves over two hundred pupils and provides a broad curriculum that includes a strong emphasis on Religious Education in line with the doctrines and traditions of the Church of Ireland, while also respecting children of other faiths and none. A holistic approach underpins the learning environment, aiming to develop mind, body and spirit through attentive, supportive and safe practices within the national curriculum framework. The school benefits from a dedicated team of mainstream teachers, special‑education teachers and Special Needs Assistants, ensuring inclusive provision for pupils with additional needs. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms for each class level, dedicated spaces for infants and senior pupils, and a secure campus with clearly defined entry and dismissal procedures. Strong partnerships with the local parish, Board of Management, parents and volunteers foster a vibrant community spirit and reinforce the school’s commitment to partnership, mutual respect and the overall wellbeing of every child.
Applying to Greenlanes 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
View Greenlanes National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Greenlanes National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Greenlanes National School
How many pupils attend Greenlanes National School?
Greenlanes National School has 285 pupils enrolled, 142 girls and 143 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Greenlanes National School a DEIS school?
No. Greenlanes 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 Greenlanes National School?
Greenlanes National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.