Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior
Crumlin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 83 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 1 girls, 82 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17603B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íosagáin Senior Boys’ Primary School provides education for boys from Second to Sixth class, catering for the senior phase of primary schooling. Situated in Lower Crumlin in Dublin’s South Inner City, the school benefits from its proximity to a range of educational and health institutions, including Griffith College, St James’s Hospital and Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, fostering strong community links and opportunities for collaborative projects. The school’s curriculum is designed to build on the foundational skills acquired in earlier years, with a particular focus on literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, preparing pupils for the transition to secondary education. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a wide variety of extra‑curricular activities such as sports, choir, science‑focused programmes and after‑school clubs. Initiatives such as the Accelerated Reading Initiative, Science Blast and the Green Schools programme demonstrate a commitment to fostering a love of learning, environmental awareness and scientific curiosity. The Active School Flag and a vibrant student council further encourage leadership, teamwork and a positive school culture. Modern facilities support these aims, with dedicated classrooms for each class level, specialist spaces for science and the arts, and access to digital resources highlighted through a virtual tour. The school’s ethos promotes a supportive, inclusive environment where each boy is encouraged to achieve his full potential academically, socially and personally.
Applying to Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior
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 Iosagain Boys Senior. 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 Iosagain Boys Senior
How many pupils attend Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior?
Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior has 83 pupils enrolled, 1 girls and 82 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior 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 Iosagain Boys Senior?
Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.