Hospital School CHI at Temple Street
DUBLIN 1, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 66 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 32 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17890H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
The Hospital School CHI at Temple Street is an accredited primary and post‑primary school operating within Children’s Health Ireland’s Temple Street Children’s University Hospital. Funded by the Department of Education and Skills, the school delivers a child‑centred curriculum that aligns with the national curriculum while accommodating the unique health‑related needs of its pupils. Teaching is designed to ensure continuity of learning for children who are receiving inpatient or outpatient care, with flexible timetables and personalised support that integrate medical treatment schedules. The school benefits from purpose‑built facilities situated alongside the hospital’s clinical services, including dedicated learning spaces, access to the on‑site restaurant and parent accommodation, and a supportive environment that promotes wellbeing. Resources such as the hospital library and information services are available to staff and students, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, healthcare professionals and families. This integrated approach aims to maintain academic progress, social development and emotional resilience for children during periods of illness or recovery.
Applying to Hospital School CHI at Temple Street
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 Hospital School CHI at Temple Street. 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 Hospital School CHI at Temple Street
How many pupils attend Hospital School CHI at Temple Street?
Hospital School CHI at Temple Street has 66 pupils enrolled, 32 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Hospital School CHI at Temple Street a DEIS school?
No. Hospital School CHI at Temple Street 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 Hospital School CHI at Temple Street?
Hospital School CHI at Temple Street has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.