Scoil Aine Convent Senior
Raheny, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 301 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 300 girls, 1 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17977T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Áine Raheny is a Catholic junior school situated in the historic parish of Raheny, Dublin. The school delivers a broad, relevant curriculum that balances academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal development, social participation and the nurturing of a positive, balanced self‑confidence in each pupil. Its educational philosophy recognises the diversity of learners and strives to create a human‑centred environment where every child can realise their full potential, supported by a partnership with parents who are regarded as the primary educators. The school actively promotes STEM learning and environmental awareness, organising events such as STEM Week, a Science Fair, a Credit Union Quiz and a Biodiversity Action Day each February. Participation in programmes like Green Schools, Gaelbhratach and Digital Leaders reflects a commitment to sustainability, Irish language development and digital competence. Facilities include a hall available for community rental, and the school is part of the Active Schools network, indicating provision of quality sports and health resources. The Catholic ethos underpins daily life, with regular religious education classes and liturgies that deepen pupils’ spiritual experience.
History
The first school in Raheny dates back to the early 19th century, with separate Catholic and Protestant institutions for boys and girls. In 1928 the two gender‑specific schools merged to form Raheny Mixed National School. Rapid population growth led to a split in 1958, creating three schools, one of which was Scoil Áine (Girls). Scoil Áine officially opened on 25 February 1958, managed initially by the Poor Servants of the Mother of God. The school was later taken over by the parish in 1984, after which it has continued to serve the local community as a Catholic junior school.
Applying to Scoil Aine Convent Senior
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
View Scoil Aine Convent Senior's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Aine Convent Senior. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Aine Convent Senior
How many pupils attend Scoil Aine Convent Senior?
Scoil Aine Convent Senior has 301 pupils enrolled, 300 girls and 1 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Aine Convent Senior a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Aine Convent Senior 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 Aine Convent Senior?
Scoil Aine Convent Senior has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.