Presentation Primary School
Dublin 6W, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 367 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13612F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Primary School in Terenure is an all‑girls primary school on the south‑side of Dublin serving roughly 400 pupils with a dedicated team of staff, including special education provision. The school operates 17 mainstream classes and a dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes confidence, independence and respect. Its educational ethos is centred on nurturing each child’s full potential in a caring, secure setting, with a strong emphasis on spiritual fulfilment, social and moral development, and good citizenship. The school offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities such as GAA, tennis, hockey, cricket coaching, cycle‑safety training, a Junior Entrepreneur programme and regular trips to cultural sites. Facilities have evolved from the original coach house and stable classrooms of the 19th century to a modern two‑storey red‑brick building with multiple extensions, providing ample classroom space and specialised areas for special education. A robust anti‑bullying policy, the Aladdin parent‑communication system and a clear uniform code support a safe, supportive learning community.
History
The Presentation Order was founded by Nano Nagle in the 18th century. Presentation Sisters arrived in Terenure on 24 September 1866, initially using the coach house and stables of Netherby as classrooms. A purpose‑built red‑brick school opened in 1889, with a large wing added in 1939. Today the school occupies a modern primary school building that accommodates approximately 500 pupils, continuing the legacy of Nano Nagle’s commitment to education and service to the poor.
Applying to Presentation Primary 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 Presentation Primary 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 Presentation Primary School
How many pupils attend Presentation Primary School?
Presentation Primary School has 367 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Presentation Primary 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 Presentation Primary School?
Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.