Harolds Cross National School
Harold's Cross, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 398 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 188 girls, 210 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19924I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Harold’s Cross National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated on Clareville Road in Dublin 6W, serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates a double‑stream system, with two classes at each level, and currently enrols just over 400 pupils. Its educational philosophy prioritises a happy, safe and secure learning environment, placing strong emphasis on the social, emotional and holistic development of every child. The curriculum is delivered within a Catholic ethos that values honesty, integrity, kindness and respect, while also promoting inclusivity and an appreciation of cultural diversity. The school’s facilities include an on‑site Montessori provision for children from 2 years 8 months, an Art Club, and an Afterschool Club that runs from 1:10 pm to 5:30 pm each day. A well‑maintained outdoor space supports physical activity and play. Structured school times begin at 8:30 am, with designated breaks and a midday lunch period, ensuring a balanced routine. The school community is actively engaged through regular news updates, events, and a downloadable yearly calendar, reflecting a vibrant and dynamic school life.
Applying to Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross National School
How many pupils attend Harolds Cross National School?
Harolds Cross National School has 398 pupils enrolled, 188 girls and 210 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Harolds Cross National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Harolds Cross 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 Harolds Cross National School?
Harolds Cross National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.