Marist National School
Crumlin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 210 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 165 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18386B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Marist Primary School is a Catholic national school situated in the Lower Crumlin area of Dublin, founded in 1959 to serve St Bernadette’s Parish. The school is owned by the Marist Sisters, whose congregation remains deeply involved in the life of the school and its wider community. It welcomes children from early start (preschool) through to 6th Class, providing a nurturing environment that values each child equally and aims to develop their social, academic, emotional, physical and spiritual potential. The school boasts a broad range of facilities designed to support a modern, active curriculum. These include a dedicated PE hall, a well‑stocked library, a computer room equipped with iPads, a sensory garden and sensory room, a raised vegetable garden and extensive playing fields. A strong emphasis is placed on extra‑curricular provision, with opportunities in drama, music and a variety of sports such as soccer, badminton, tennis, Gaelic football, camogie and basketball. Marist Primary is recognised as an “Active School” and a “Green School”, having earned green flags for initiatives on litter and waste, energy, water, travel and biodiversity. With a pupil population of approximately 283 and a staff complement of over 20 educators and support personnel, the school maintains high standards of care and learning. Regular capital modernisation ensures the environment remains contemporary, while the school’s ethos promotes healthy minds and bodies, environmental stewardship and inclusive education for all learners.
History
Marist Primary School was built in 1959 to serve St Bernadette’s Parish in the Lower Crumlin area. The Marist Sisters act as trustees and have remained committed to the school and its community since its establishment.
Applying to Marist 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 Marist 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 Marist National School
How many pupils attend Marist National School?
Marist National School has 210 pupils enrolled, 165 girls and 45 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Marist National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Marist National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Marist National School?
Marist National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.