Kildare Place National School
Dublin 6, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 189 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 97 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12755W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kildare Place National School (KPS) is a co‑educational primary school in Dublin operating under the patronage and management of the Church of Ireland. It welcomes pupils from Junior Infants to 6th class and promotes an inclusive community where every child is valued regardless of sex, social background, religious belief, sexual orientation, family circumstances or ability. The school’s ethos is built on moral values such as honesty, fairness, justice and civic responsibility, all interpreted through Biblical teaching while respecting the diversity of its community. The curriculum places Religious Education at the centre of learning, following the Board of Education of the Synod of the Church of Ireland, and is complemented by a broad programme of extracurricular activities, including a swimming squad and charitable events. Governance is provided by a Board of Management and a Parent‑Teacher Association, and the school maintains close ties with Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines, where pupils attend services and the Rector/Curate join assemblies. This partnership creates a caring, supportive environment that nurtures spiritual, moral, intellectual and social development.
Applying to Kildare Place 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kildare Place National 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 Kildare Place National School
How many pupils attend Kildare Place National School?
Kildare Place National School has 189 pupils enrolled, 97 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kildare Place National School a DEIS school?
No. Kildare Place 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 Kildare Place National School?
Kildare Place National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.