Scoil Chaitríona
Dublin 2, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 134 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 62 girls, 72 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19896G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chaitríona Baggot Street is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Dublin 2, welcoming children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school delivers the Irish national curriculum with an emphasis on a balanced, inquiry‑based approach that nurtures literacy, numeracy and creative subjects. Learning is made engaging through hands‑on activities, such as the recent 3‑D shapes work in Maths for sixth class and data‑handling projects for Senior Infants. The school benefits from a range of dedicated facilities, including a well‑maintained garden that supports outdoor and nature‑based learning, a sensory room designed for pupils with additional needs, and an after‑school childcare service. Enrichment programmes, such as the Summer Programme “Nature in the City”, complement the classroom experience. A clear uniform policy and an active Board of Management provide a structured and supportive environment for the school community.
Applying to Scoil Chaitríona
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 Chaitríona. 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 Chaitríona
How many pupils attend Scoil Chaitríona?
Scoil Chaitríona has 134 pupils enrolled, 62 girls and 72 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chaitríona a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Chaitríona 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 Scoil Chaitríona?
Scoil Chaitríona has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.