Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
Saggart, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 666 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 303 girls, 363 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17055T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mary’s National School, Saggart is a co‑educational primary school serving the local parish community. The school operates across 24 classrooms, including four specialised “Lighthouse” classes that provide enhanced support for pupils with additional needs. Teaching hours run from 8.50 am to 2.30 pm for 1st‑6th classes, with slightly later start and finish times for the Junior and Senior Infants and the Lighthouse provision, reflecting a flexible approach to pupil wellbeing. The school’s ethos is rooted in its Catholic patronage, seeking to nurture faith through religious education and preparation for the sacraments while also embracing a broad, balanced curriculum that promotes creativity, critical thinking and active learning. A strong partnership with parents and the wider community underpins a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects diversity of race, culture, religion, gender and ability. Emphasis is placed on a safe, secure and attractive learning setting where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the school community. Facilities include modern classroom spaces, dedicated areas for specialist support, and resources that enable a variety of project‑based and experiential learning activities, as reflected in recent classwork ranging from dance workshops to international studies. The school’s commitment to openness, tolerance and continuous improvement is evident in its ongoing engagement with parents and community partners.
History
The school opened its doors on 1 September 2014 as a new 24‑classroom National School in the village of Saggart. Since its foundation, St Mary’s has grown in enrolment while maintaining the close‑knit, community‑focused character of a small village school. The school continues to build on its original mission of providing a warm, inclusive environment that values both academic achievement and the development of Gospel values.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has 666 pupils enrolled, 303 girls and 363 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.