Scoil Chiarain
Killester, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17732M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chiaráin C.B.S. is a fully inclusive, all‑boys secondary school catering for students from 2nd to 6th year, together with three dedicated ASD outreach classes for younger boys. As an Edmund Rice school, it embraces the founder’s legacy of social justice, partnership and caring community, encouraging every pupil to develop academically, artistically and athletically while nurturing a strong sense of moral responsibility. The school’s ethos promotes teamwork, with every voice valued, and provides a supportive environment where pupils can explore and enhance their talents through a broad curriculum that includes robust STEM provision, drama, music, Gaelic culture and a vibrant sporting tradition. The campus offers specialised facilities for the ASD classes, a range of extracurricular clubs such as the DCU Changemaker programme, active‑school initiatives and a well‑equipped sports programme that underpins the school’s strong sporting heritage. Pupils are encouraged to become transformational leaders, caring for the environment and advocating for those without a voice, reflecting the five key elements of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust Charter: nurturing faith, partnership, excellence in teaching and learning, a caring community and inspirational leadership.
Applying to Scoil Chiarain
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 Chiarain. 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 Chiarain
How many pupils attend Scoil Chiarain?
Scoil Chiarain has 151 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chiarain a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Chiarain 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 Chiarain?
Scoil Chiarain has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.