Scoil Mochua
Deansrath, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 69 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19590F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mochua is a specialist primary school situated in Clondalkin, Dublin, operated by the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC). It provides education for children with physical and complex disabilities, delivering a curriculum that is fully integrated with therapeutic and medical support. The school’s approach centres on personalised learning plans, multidisciplinary assessment and the development of life‑skills alongside academic achievement. Children benefit from on‑site physiotherapy, occupational therapy and assistive‑technology services, ensuring that the learning environment is fully accessible and adapted to a wide range of needs. The school forms part of CRC’s network of two special schools, sharing resources such as specialist equipment, adapted classrooms, sensory rooms and outdoor play areas designed for inclusive use. Collaboration with CRC’s Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) and national specialist services enables seamless transition from health‑care to education, while the school’s programmes promote independence, social interaction and preparation for further education or employment pathways.
History
The Central Remedial Clinic was founded in April 1951 by Lady Valerie Goulding and Kathleen O’Rourke to address the needs of children and adults affected by poliomyelitis. In 1956 the CRC opened a small primary school and sheltered workshop, marking the beginning of its educational provision. As demand grew, the organisation expanded its facilities, moving to a purpose‑built campus in Vernon Avenue, Clontarf in 1968. Today, CRC operates two special schools – including Scoil Mochua in Clondalkin – serving over 4,000 people with disabilities across Ireland.
Applying to Scoil Mochua
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 Mochua. 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 Mochua
How many pupils attend Scoil Mochua?
Scoil Mochua has 69 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mochua a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mochua 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 Mochua?
Scoil Mochua has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.