Scoil Carmel Junior National School
Dublin 24, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 313 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 166 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17899C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Carmel Junior National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution that welcomes children from junior infants to second class. The school places a strong emphasis on a balanced curriculum that nurtures academic achievement, creativity and physical wellbeing. Recent programmes such as the Maths Week celebration, which featured a dedicated art gallery in the halla, demonstrate a commitment to integrating mathematics with visual arts, encouraging pupils to explore concepts through hands‑on projects like junk‑art installations and collaborative mandala creations sourced from nature walks. The school community is actively involved in extracurricular initiatives, exemplified by the inaugural Scoil Carmel Marathon Relay that brought together families, neighbours and local supporters to champion fitness and teamwork. Facilities include a multipurpose halla for performances and exhibitions, outdoor spaces for nature‑based learning, and dedicated resources for both English and Gaeilge instruction. The school’s enrolment for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently open, reflecting its ongoing dedication to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for young learners.
Applying to Scoil Carmel Junior National 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 Scoil Carmel Junior National 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 Scoil Carmel Junior National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Carmel Junior National School?
Scoil Carmel Junior National School has 313 pupils enrolled, 166 girls and 147 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Carmel Junior National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Carmel Junior National 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 Scoil Carmel Junior National School?
Scoil Carmel Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.