Our Lady's Girls National School
Dublin 16, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 200 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 197 girls, 3 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19396J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady’s Girls National School provides a well‑ordered, safe and caring environment where pupils can learn and thrive. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a happy, secure atmosphere that encourages each child to realise their full potential academically and personally. A balanced curriculum prepares students for the transition to second‑level education while also developing all aspects of their personality, promoting both intellectual growth and character formation. As a Catholic school, religious education is delivered in line with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, supporting the spiritual development of the pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents, encouraging them to act as active collaborators in the community. Mutual trust, respect and a sense of belonging are nurtured among management, staff, parents and pupils alike. Key features of the school include a dedicated garden space, a focus on wellbeing, a varied programme of physical education and active‑school initiatives, and a range of extracurricular activities that enrich the pupil experience. The school also promotes strong partnerships with local organisations and offers a clear uniform code and well‑structured admissions procedures.
Applying to Our Lady's Girls 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 Our Lady's Girls 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 Our Lady's Girls National School
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Girls National School?
Our Lady's Girls National School has 200 pupils enrolled, 197 girls and 3 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady's Girls National School a DEIS school?
No. Our Lady's Girls National School 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 Our Lady's Girls National School?
Our Lady's Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.