Scoil Fhiachra Soisir
Artane, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 557 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 292 girls, 265 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19496N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Fiachra’s Junior National School is a vibrant primary‑age community situated in Montrose Park, Artane, Dublin 5. The school provides a child‑centred, inclusive learning environment that prioritises strong relationships between pupils, families and staff. Its curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and a love of learning, while supporting the whole child through a range of extracurricular initiatives such as the Green School Flag programme, active school projects and physical education opportunities. In recent years the school has expanded its provision to include two dedicated classes for children with autism, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education where every learner is valued and celebrated. Modern facilities support both academic and creative pursuits, and the school benefits from an engaged Board of Management and an active Parents’ Association that work together to maintain high standards of care and educational quality.
Applying to Scoil Fhiachra Soisir
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 Fhiachra Soisir. 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 Fhiachra Soisir
How many pupils attend Scoil Fhiachra Soisir?
Scoil Fhiachra Soisir has 557 pupils enrolled, 292 girls and 265 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Fhiachra Soisir a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Fhiachra Soisir 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 Fhiachra Soisir?
Scoil Fhiachra Soisir has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.