Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini
Kilmore West, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 156 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 154 girls, 2 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19298J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íde G.N.S. is a Catholic primary school situated in Kilbarron Park, Kilmore West, Dublin 5. The school provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere that meets the intellectual, physical, moral and cultural needs of its pupils. While rooted in a Catholic ethos, the school respects all other religions and faiths and promotes inclusivity, equality, respect and responsibility throughout the community. The curriculum is complemented by a strong partnership with parents and the wider parish, facilitated through a Home‑School‑Community Liaison role that encourages active cooperation between home, school and community agencies. Facilities include a dedicated breakfast club for junior and senior infants, a funded school‑lunch programme supplied by Glanmore Foods, and specialised provision for early‑start, autism early‑intervention and school‑age classes, as well as special educational needs support. The daily timetable runs from 08.40 am to 2.20 pm, with structured breaks, lunchtime and clear procedures for early collection, ensuring a balanced routine that supports both learning and wellbeing.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini
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 Náisiúnta Ide Cailini. 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 Ide Cailini
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini has 156 pupils enrolled, 154 girls and 2 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ide Cailini has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.