Primary school

Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins

Lusk, Dublin

Watercolour illustration of the Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins building, Lusk
Illustration of Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins.

Key facts

  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
366 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
180 girls, 186 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
No subjects through Irish
Roll number
20509D the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
Chapel Road, Lusk
Location
Lusk, Dublin
School type
Primary
Latest inspection reports
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About

Lusk Junior National School St MacCullin’s is a vibrant primary school situated on Chapel Road in Lough Common, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to Second Class, with dedicated classrooms for each year group and a clear class‑allocation system that supports smooth transitions as pupils progress. The learning environment is designed to be welcoming and nurturing, with a strong emphasis on the overall wellbeing of every child. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a school hall used for choir practice and performances, and outdoor spaces that enable a range of experiential activities such as the recent “Antarctica” project undertaken by the younger classes. Regular updates through news items, photographs and a school calendar keep families informed about academic milestones, extracurricular events and community celebrations. The school’s educational philosophy is firmly child‑centred and inclusive, as set out in its Vision statement. It prioritises meeting each child’s basic needs before fostering academic development, promoting a sense of safety, belonging and connectedness. Diversity and mental health are highlighted as core values, with the aim of creating a supportive community where every pupil is valued and no child is forgotten. Governance is provided by a Board of Management and a dedicated staff team, ensuring that policies and procedures are transparent and that the school operates as a charitable organisation committed to high standards of education and care.

Applying to Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins

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 St Maccullins. 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 St Maccullins

How many pupils attend Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins?

Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins has 366 pupils enrolled, 180 girls and 186 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins a DEIS school?

No. Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins 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 St Maccullins?

Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.