Scoil Mhuire
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 558 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13447Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire is a busy Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Lucan, west Dublin, close to the River Liffey and the border with County Kildare. The school serves the local community from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, with approximately 490 pupils enrolled. Class provision is robust, offering two classes at each level (with some levels having three) and dedicated provision for autistic children through two specialist classes. A team of 29 teachers, supported by 12 special needs assistants, a secretary and a caretaker, delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with a strong emphasis on sport, music, drama and digital literacy. The school’s ethos is firmly rooted in the Catholic tradition, fostering respect for God, self and others regardless of background. An active Parents’ Association meets monthly to organise events and support school life, reinforcing a close‑knit community spirit. Facilities include a library, dedicated spaces for creative and digital learning, and programmes such as Green Schools and Creative Schools that promote environmental awareness and artistic development.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire
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's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mhuire. 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
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 558 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire 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?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.