Scoil Ghrainne Community National School
Clonee, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 585 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 281 girls, 304 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20247W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School is a primary‑level, community‑run school serving children in the local area. As a national school it follows the Irish primary curriculum, providing a broad programme of literacy, numeracy, social studies and creative subjects designed to develop confident, inquisitive learners. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating a range of teaching and learning strategies that support both academic progress and personal wellbeing. The school is actively involved in a number of national initiatives that enhance the learning environment. It holds the Active School Flag, promoting health, physical activity and wellbeing, and participates in the Green Schools programme and the Yellow Flag, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability and eco‑friendly practices. A variety of Community Clubs and extra‑curricular activities are offered, and a dedicated School Transition service helps pupils move smoothly onto secondary education.
Applying to Scoil Ghrainne Community 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 Ghrainne Community 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 Ghrainne Community National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School has 585 pupils enrolled, 281 girls and 304 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Ghrainne Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Ghrainne Community 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 Ghrainne Community National School?
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.