Presentation Primary School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 279 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 228 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20018H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Primary School, situated on Sexton Street in the heart of Limerick City, provides a welcoming, caring and nurturing environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school adopts a holistic approach to education, placing equal emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and the cultivation of social virtues such as honesty, sincerity and courtesy. Health and wellbeing are central to daily life, with the school actively participating in the Health Promoting Schools initiative and maintaining a safe, supportive setting for all pupils. The curriculum is enriched by a strong focus on mathematics and science, reflected in regular maths‑for‑fun sessions, a vibrant Maths Week programme and a twice‑weekly STEM LEGO after‑school club. A variety of extracurricular activities, including dance workshops and community‑linked projects such as “Time to Count”, encourage creativity and community engagement. The school’s modern facilities accommodate a full range of classes (Junior Infants to Sixth Class) and provide dedicated spaces for STEM, arts and physical education, ensuring that each child can explore and develop their interests in a well‑rounded manner.
History
Presentation Primary School was founded in 1837 by the Presentation Sisters. Since its establishment, the school has maintained its commitment to providing a caring, faith‑based education while evolving its facilities and programmes to meet contemporary educational standards.
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 279 pupils enrolled, 228 girls and 51 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Primary School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?
Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.