Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School
Ballyfermot, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 133 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18843D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mary Queen of Angels 2 is a boys' Catholic primary school in Ballyfermot, Dublin, with DEIS status. Enrolment is 133 pupils. Classes run from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, with additional class groups including The Hive and The Nest. The school operates a book rental scheme and offers a range of school clubs including Córfhéile, computer club, art club and summer camps. The school is involved in the Green Schools and Active Schools programmes, with activities including Active Schools Week and Active Home Week. A Home School Community Liaison service supports parents. The school has a history of participating in Maths Week and other events. Class groups have been organised in various configurations over recent years, with some classes combining two year groups.
Applying to Mary Queen Of Angels Boys 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 Mary Queen Of Angels Boys 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 Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School
How many pupils attend Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School?
Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School has 133 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Mary Queen Of Angels Boys 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 Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School?
Mary Queen Of Angels Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.