Howth Rd Mixed National School
Clontarf, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13815T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Howth Road Mixed National School is a small, four‑teacher primary school operating under the patronage of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It provides co‑educational, multi‑grade education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, embracing a whole‑child philosophy that seeks to nurture intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, moral and cultural development. The school’s curriculum follows the redeveloped Primary Curriculum, with staff receiving in‑service training to deliver the full suite of subjects, ensuring a coherent and inclusive learning experience for all pupils, including those with special needs. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a vibrant after‑school programme that includes sports, art and crafts, LEGO, pilates, dance and drama, sewing and chess, encouraging pupils to explore interests and develop confidence in a supportive environment. The school also participates in the Green Schools Programme, promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among students. Strong partnership with parents and guardians is central to the school’s ethos, recognising families as primary educators and fostering collaborative relationships to support each child’s growth.
Applying to Howth Rd Mixed 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 Howth Rd Mixed 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 Howth Rd Mixed 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 Howth Rd Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Howth Rd Mixed National School?
Howth Rd Mixed National School has 89 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Howth Rd Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Howth Rd Mixed 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 Howth Rd Mixed National School?
Howth Rd Mixed National School has a Presbyterian ethos. It is a mixed primary school.