Mother Of Divine Grace
Ballygall, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 480 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 235 girls, 245 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20059V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mother of Divine Grace Primary School is a Catholic primary school situated on Ferndale Avenue in Ballygall, Dublin 11, operating under the trusteeship of the Holy Faith Sisters. The school’s vision centres on providing positive learning experiences that stimulate each pupil to reach their full potential, develop confidence for life’s challenges, and cultivate respect in an ever‑changing world. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered across a range of classes, with particular emphasis on language development – the school recently joined a national language sampler involving 50,000 primary pupils – and inclusive education, offering a specialised autism class supported by professional reports. The school’s facilities support a vibrant community of learners, with dedicated classroom spaces, resources for early start and special needs provision, and access to digital tools for both teaching and parental engagement. An active parents’ partnership underpins the school’s ethos, encouraging involvement through regular updates, events, and a blog that showcases pupil achievements and community activities. The school’s commitment to holistic development is reflected in its focus on academic, social, and spiritual growth, preparing children for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
Applying to Mother Of Divine Grace
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 Mother Of Divine Grace. 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 Mother Of Divine Grace
How many pupils attend Mother Of Divine Grace?
Mother Of Divine Grace has 480 pupils enrolled, 235 girls and 245 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Mother Of Divine Grace a DEIS school?
Yes. Mother Of Divine Grace 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 Mother Of Divine Grace?
Mother Of Divine Grace has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.