Lusk Junior National School
Lusk, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 413 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 212 girls, 201 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17961E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lusk Senior National School (St. MacCullin’s) is a co‑educational primary school serving the village of Lusk and surrounding areas. The school provides education from junior infants through sixth class, together with a dedicated S.E.T. (Special Educational Needs) unit, ensuring that every child can develop their full potential. A broad curriculum is complemented by a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities, ranging from music and art to sports and community projects, fostering a caring and inclusive school community. The school benefits from modern teaching facilities, well‑equipped classrooms and specialised spaces for creative work. An interactive virtual tour and regularly updated online resources give parents and visitors insight into day‑to‑day learning, health and safety provisions, and the range of policies that support pupils’ wellbeing. Strong links with families are maintained through a comprehensive website that hosts news, events, student‑council updates and easy access to the latest school policies and newsletters.
Applying to Lusk Junior 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 Lusk Junior 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 Lusk Junior National School
How many pupils attend Lusk Junior National School?
Lusk Junior National School has 413 pupils enrolled, 212 girls and 201 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lusk Junior National School a DEIS school?
No. Lusk Junior 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 Lusk Junior National School?
Lusk Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.