Naomh Maelruain
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 371 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 166 girls, 205 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19462T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Maelruain Junior is a Catholic junior school serving the Old Bawn community since 1975. The school provides a holistic and inclusive learning environment for children aged 4‑12, emphasising kindness, respect and the development of confident, independent learners. Working in partnership with parents, families and the wider community, the school strives to create a safe, caring atmosphere where every pupil can reach their full potential. The educational ethos combines a strong Catholic foundation, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, with modern pedagogical practices. A dedicated team of 25 teaching staff, including mainstream class teachers, a special class teacher, support education teachers and special needs assistants, delivers a broad curriculum supported by a range of policies on health, anti‑bullying, RSE and healthy eating. The school’s collaborative culture is reinforced by an active student council and regular engagement with parents, fostering a vibrant community centred on learning and personal growth.
History
Scoil Maelruain Junior was founded in 1975 to provide education for the children of the Old Bawn community, establishing a Catholic junior school that has grown to serve the local area for over four decades.
Applying to Naomh Maelruain
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 Naomh Maelruain. 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 Naomh Maelruain
How many pupils attend Naomh Maelruain?
Naomh Maelruain has 371 pupils enrolled, 166 girls and 205 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Maelruain a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Maelruain 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 Naomh Maelruain?
Naomh Maelruain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.