Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 145 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 65 girls, 80 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19613O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Senior School is a co‑educational senior primary institution situated in Tallaght at the foot of the Dublin Mountains. It caters for pupils in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes, with an enrolment of approximately 150 children. The school provides a vibrant learning environment that balances academic rigour with creative exploration, offering dedicated classroom spaces for each year group and easy access to outdoor areas that take advantage of its scenic location. The educational ethos centres on nurturing each pupil’s potential through a supportive team of teachers, special‑needs assistants and ancillary staff. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive practice, personalised learning and the development of social and emotional skills. The school makes extensive use of digital resources such as Scoilnet, enabling students to engage with a wide range of historical, cultural and academic materials. Regular updates, work samples and news are shared via the website, keeping families informed about the school’s dynamic community life.
Applying to Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin
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 Cnoc Mhuire Sin. 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 Cnoc Mhuire Sin
How many pupils attend Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin?
Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin has 145 pupils enrolled, 65 girls and 80 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin 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 Cnoc Mhuire Sin?
Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.