Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona
Rush, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 274 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 125 girls, 149 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19624T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Nais Caitriona is a co‑educational national school situated in Kenure, Rush, Co. Dublin. The school serves a vibrant, multicultural community with pupils drawn from more than thirty different countries, fostering an inclusive environment where cultural diversity is celebrated. Its educational philosophy centres on collaborative, team‑teaching approaches that encourage children to become independent learners who take responsibility for their own progress. A strong emphasis is placed on creativity and the arts, which are regarded as essential components of a well‑rounded education. The school provides a broad primary curriculum complemented by a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities. These include music ensembles such as a ukulele orchestra, visual arts, chess, GAA and football, beach days, a green‑school initiative, and a buddy system that supports social development. Modern facilities support these programmes, offering dedicated spaces for arts, sports and technology, and the school is part of the Department of Education’s broadband programme, ensuring robust digital resources for pupils.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona. 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 Náisiúnta Caitriona
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona?
Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona has 274 pupils enrolled, 125 girls and 149 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona 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 Náisiúnta Caitriona?
Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.