Scoil Mhuire Boys
Rathfarnham, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 367 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19446V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire B.N.S. is a Catholic primary school for boys situated on Grange Road in Rathfarnham, Dublin, catering for over 380 pupils. The school delivers a high‑standard, broad‑based education under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. A rich and varied curriculum is designed to develop each child’s spiritual, intellectual, artistic, physical, emotional and social potential, while fostering core values such as respect, honesty, courtesy, responsibility, tolerance and consideration for others. The teaching team works to create an inclusive atmosphere where cultural and religious diversity is respected and Irish heritage is celebrated. Beyond the core subjects, the school offers a wide programme of extracurricular activities, including sport, music, physical education and active‑schools initiatives, supporting the holistic development of pupils. Modern facilities accommodate 17 classes, providing ample space for classroom learning, specialist areas and community events, and the school maintains strong links with parents, encouraging partnership and open communication.
History
The origins of Scoil Mhuire B.N.S. date to July 1971 when the late Mgr O’Donnell, P.P., established the nucleus of a new boys’ school within Loreto National School, Grange Road, with the support of the Loreto Sisters, who had previously donated the site. In July 1973 the school became a separate entity, initially operating from prefabricated units in the Loreto yard; the former school on Willbrook Road reopened in 1975 to house two classes. On 10 January 1977 the school moved into its purpose‑built premises, welcoming 243 boys. Since then it has expanded to a 17‑class institution. Leadership passed from Mr Jim Molloy (until March 1998) to Dónall Ó Murchú (retired 2005), then Tom Mullins (retired June 2016), with the current principal being Edward O’Riordan.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Boys
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
View Scoil Mhuire Boys' own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mhuire Boys. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Mhuire Boys
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Boys?
Scoil Mhuire Boys has 367 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Boys a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire Boys 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 Mhuire Boys?
Scoil Mhuire Boys has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.