Loreto National School
Dalkey, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 314 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 240 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19066L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Loreto Primary School, Dalkey is a Catholic primary school that embraces the Loreto tradition of inclusive education. The school’s ethos is built on the principles of Truth, Justice, Freedom, Sincerity and Joy, aiming to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural needs of every pupil. A caring, happy and secure atmosphere is promoted so that children feel healthy, safe and valued as members of a vibrant learning community. The curriculum is complemented by a broad co‑curricular programme, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), after‑school clubs, gardening, Green Schools initiatives and a dedicated Prayer Corner. These activities support the development of well‑rounded, confident and resilient young people who are outward‑looking and ready to meet life’s challenges while remaining rooted in the Loreto values.
Applying to Loreto 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 Loreto 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 Loreto National School
How many pupils attend Loreto National School?
Loreto National School has 314 pupils enrolled, 240 girls and 74 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Loreto National School a DEIS school?
No. Loreto 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 Loreto National School?
Loreto National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.