Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy
Ballinteer, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 176 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19314E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady’s Boys’ National School is an all‑boys Catholic primary school situated in Ballinteer, at the foot of the Dublin Mountains and within walking distance of Marlay Park and St Enda’s Park. The school serves a vibrant community of approximately 250 pupils and is staffed by a dedicated team of teachers, special‑needs assistants and support personnel. Its ethos is founded on the three Rs – being ready to learn, respectful to all members of the school community and making responsible choices – and it promotes a caring, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach his full potential across academic, social, spiritual, sporting and aesthetic domains. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, operating two specialist ASD classes – one of Dublin’s longest‑established – and providing an occupational therapy room, sensory garden and outdoor classroom. Modern learning spaces are equipped with interactive whiteboards, laptops and a fleet of 70 tablets that support research and project‑based learning. Outdoor facilities include a junior playground with soft‑surface equipment, a senior yard with a basketball court, and ample parking. The school hall is available for community hire, reinforcing the school’s role as a local hub. A Catholic ethos under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin informs the curriculum, with the ‘Grow in Love’ programme guiding religious education and the celebration of liturgy, prayer and sacraments. Partnerships with parents, the Board of Management and the wider parish community are central to the school’s collaborative approach, ensuring a supportive network for pupils and families alike.
Applying to Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy
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 Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy. 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 Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy
How many pupils attend Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy?
Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy has 176 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy 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 Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy?
Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.