Guardian Angels National School
Blackrock, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 410 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 195 girls, 215 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19335M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Guardian Angels National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, welcoming pupils of all denominations. The school provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment where a child‑centred curriculum is tailored to diverse learning styles, encouraging each child to develop their unique talents to the fullest. Emphasis is placed on respect for everyone, and the ethos is reinforced through a broad programme of cultural and sporting extra‑curricular activities. The campus comprises modern permanent classrooms, a well‑stocked library, dedicated resource rooms and office facilities, all designed to support contemporary teaching and learning. Recent developments have added a hall and additional classrooms, and a new building project is planned to further enhance the eco‑friendly, technologically advanced environment. A virtual tour of the school is available online, allowing prospective families to explore the facilities remotely.
History
Guardian Angels National School was founded in 1970 shortly after the opening of the parish church. The original premises were a prefabricated wooden structure containing six classrooms, a staffroom and two toilet blocks, with Mrs Mary O’Sullivan as the first principal. In 1976, under new leadership, a permanent building was erected, opening in 1978 with a hall and four classrooms. By 1981 the school had expanded to eight teachers. In the 1990s, under the guidance of Mr Walter Cullinane, a new block of twelve classrooms, a library, resource rooms and offices was completed in 1999, followed by the integration of the resource area with the main school. A further building programme is planned to add classrooms and resource rooms. The school marked its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a commemorative book celebrating its history and achievements.
Applying to Guardian Angels 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 Guardian Angels 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 Guardian Angels National School
How many pupils attend Guardian Angels National School?
Guardian Angels National School has 410 pupils enrolled, 195 girls and 215 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Guardian Angels National School a DEIS school?
No. Guardian Angels 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 Guardian Angels National School?
Guardian Angels National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.