Henrietta Street School
Dublin 1, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20021T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Henrietta Street School, situated at 9 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, operates under the Daughters of Charity Community Services, a registered charity (CHY No. 18023). The school delivers a holistic education that blends formal learning with community‑based programmes, aiming to equip learners with both academic knowledge and practical life‑skills. Its curriculum is underpinned by a person‑centred approach, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of each student are central to planning and delivery. Facilities are designed to support inclusive learning, with spaces that accommodate flexible teaching methods, collaborative projects and skill‑development workshops. The institution’s vision is a fair and just society free from poverty and injustice, while its mission focuses on empowering individuals, families and the wider community through education, community services and “skills for life”. Core values such as respect, encouragement, education, collaboration, reflection and openness guide daily practice, fostering an environment that is supportive, nurturing and open to continuous improvement. Emphasis is placed on high standards of quality, evidence‑based impact, and a culture that encourages participants to become active, confident citizens.
Applying to Henrietta Street 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 Henrietta Street 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 Henrietta Street School
How many pupils attend Henrietta Street School?
Henrietta Street School has 20 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Henrietta Street School a DEIS school?
No. Henrietta Street 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 Henrietta Street School?
Henrietta Street School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.