North Dublin National School Project
DUBLIN 9, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 214 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 105 girls, 109 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19845M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
The North Dublin National School Project (NDNSP) is a co‑educational, child‑centred primary school situated on Ballymun Road, Dublin 9. It serves a vibrant community of 228 pupils, offering a single class from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school operates on a multi‑denominational ethos, delivering a specially devised religious and ethical education curriculum that respects and celebrates a wide range of cultural and faith backgrounds. Central to its philosophy are four charter tenets: universal access and respect for all social, cultural and religious groups; the encouragement of each child to explore their full range of abilities; a child‑centred approach to learning; and democratic governance that invites active parental participation while upholding the professional role of teachers. The learning environment is designed to support holistic development, with dedicated spaces for indoor and outdoor activities such as bike‑week events, Aistear (early childhood) programmes, STEM projects, and cultural celebrations. Regular assemblies, arts and crafts, and inclusive projects foster resilience, creativity and community spirit. The school’s democratic structure ensures that parents are involved in daily decision‑making, creating a collaborative atmosphere that underpins academic achievement and personal growth.
Applying to North Dublin National School Project
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
View North Dublin National School Project's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to North Dublin National School Project. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 North Dublin National School Project
How many pupils attend North Dublin National School Project?
North Dublin National School Project has 214 pupils enrolled, 105 girls and 109 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is North Dublin National School Project a DEIS school?
No. North Dublin National School Project 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 North Dublin National School Project?
North Dublin National School Project has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.