San Nioclas Myra
Kinsealy, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 180 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 107 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17785K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Nicholas of Myra National School is a small, vibrant primary school situated on the Malahide Road in Kinsealy, North Co. Dublin, on a former green‑belt site between Malahide, Portmarnock and Balgriffin. The school benefits from a generous campus that includes a large playground, a natural‑bordered field planted with fruit trees, and a fully equipped GAA pitch with goal posts, providing ample space for outdoor play, exploration of nature and organised sport throughout the spring and summer months. The learning environment is underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos while respecting cultural and religious diversity. With approximately 210 pupils across eight classes from Junior Infants to 6th Class, the school is supported by three resource teachers and four special needs assistants. Each classroom features an interactive whiteboard and a class set of iPads, which are integrated into English and Maths lessons and used to promote online safety. A wide range of after‑school clubs, including art, music and sport, offers children the chance to develop new skills and build friendships in a caring, inclusive community.
History
The school is named after St Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of children. Originally housed in the hall beside St Nicholas of Myra Church, the school moved to its present site in 1952 as enrolments grew. It remains proud of its long‑standing role in the local community, welcoming the children, grandchildren and even great‑grandchildren of former pupils.
Applying to San Nioclas Myra
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 San Nioclas Myra. 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 San Nioclas Myra
How many pupils attend San Nioclas Myra?
San Nioclas Myra has 180 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 107 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is San Nioclas Myra a DEIS school?
No. San Nioclas Myra 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 San Nioclas Myra?
San Nioclas Myra has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.