Holy Spirit Senior Primary School
Greenhills, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 269 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 142 girls, 127 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20464H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Spirit Senior Primary School is a co‑educational senior primary institution situated in Greenhills, Dublin 12. The school emphasises a culture of respect, inclusivity and diversity, fostering a supportive whole‑school community where each pupil is encouraged to recognise their individual gifts and reach their full potential. Learning is delivered through a balanced curriculum that integrates academic rigour with personal development, ensuring that students acquire both knowledge and the social‑emotional skills needed for lifelong success. The school’s ethos is reflected in its commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment and a range of resources that enhance the educational experience. Dedicated facilities support a variety of activities, from classroom learning to extracurricular pursuits such as choir, GAA and other sports. Additional support structures, including a Home School Community Liaison service and a suite of educational and well‑being programmes, are available to meet the diverse needs of families and learners. Community involvement is a key feature of school life, with initiatives such as a school lotto fundraiser contributing to the enrichment of the school environment. Regular communication through news updates, a parent zone and a student zone keeps families informed about closures, term dates and special events, reinforcing the collaborative partnership between staff, pupils and parents.
Applying to Holy Spirit Senior Primary 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Holy Spirit Senior Primary School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Holy Spirit Senior Primary 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 Holy Spirit Senior Primary School
How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Senior Primary School?
Holy Spirit Senior Primary School has 269 pupils enrolled, 142 girls and 127 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Spirit Senior Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Spirit Senior Primary 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 Holy Spirit Senior Primary School?
Holy Spirit Senior Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.