Scoil Mhuire
Chapelizod, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 165 girls, 1 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17891J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Mount Sackville is a non‑fee‑paying Catholic primary school situated on the historic Mount Sackville campus in Dublin. The school provides a caring, inclusive environment where children are respected, feel safe and are encouraged to develop empathy, creativity and kindness. Learning is framed within a Christian ethos that nurtures the whole child – academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally – and promotes a collaborative partnership with parents and the wider community. The curriculum is delivered through a range of initiatives, including Universal Design for Learning, Green Schools projects and a vibrant after‑school programme offering clubs and activities. The historic grounds host modern facilities such as on‑site childcare provision and dedicated spaces for creative and physical development, ensuring that each child can flourish in a supportive and stimulating setting.
History
Scoil Mhuire National School forms part of the Mount Sackville educational tradition established by the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny. The Sisters arrived in Dublin in 1860, leading to the foundation of Mount Sackville Secondary School in 1864. Inspired by the vision of Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey, the school has long championed holistic education rooted in Christian values. Today the primary school continues this legacy, recently expanding enrolment to include boys while maintaining its historic commitment to care, compassion and respect.
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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mhuire. 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 166 pupils enrolled, 165 girls and 1 boys. 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.