Pobalscoil Neasain
Baldoyle, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 831 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 357 girls, 474 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91342R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Pobalscoil Neasáin is a co‑educational secondary school that has been serving its local community for over four decades. The school prides itself on an inclusive ethos where every pupil is welcomed and valued, guided by the core values of *meas, díograis* and *dea‑chroí* – respect, enthusiasm/commitment and good‑heart. A strong management team works alongside a dedicated staff of teachers and Special Needs Assistants to foster warm, supportive relationships that encourage high levels of student engagement and personal growth. The learning environment combines a caring, committed atmosphere with a partnership between staff, parents and students, as set out in the school’s mission statement. This collaborative approach aims to develop the holistic potential of each learner, preparing them for the varied challenges of life in a pluralist society. While specific facilities are not detailed on the site, the emphasis on inclusive education, modern online learning tools (O365) and a range of extracurricular activities suggests a well‑rounded provision for academic and personal development.
History
Pobalscoil Neasáin has been a co‑educational, inclusive secondary school for more than 40 years, continually serving its local community and upholding its founding values of respect, enthusiasm and good‑heart.
Applying to Pobalscoil Neasain
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Pobalscoil Neasain. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Pobalscoil Neasain
How many pupils attend Pobalscoil Neasain?
Pobalscoil Neasain has 831 pupils enrolled, 357 girls and 474 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Pobalscoil Neasain a DEIS school?
No. Pobalscoil Neasain 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 Pobalscoil Neasain?
Pobalscoil Neasain has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.