Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig
Donabate, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 376 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18412W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta C Naomh Padraig (also styled as Scoil Phádraic Cailín) is a primary school that serves families in its local community. The school presents itself as a welcoming centre for young learners, offering a supportive environment where children can develop academically, socially and personally. The school’s ethos is outlined in its Mission Statement and is reinforced by a strong emphasis on partnership between home and school, as highlighted on the “Home/School Working Together” page. A commitment to environmental stewardship is evident through its participation in the Green School programme, reflecting an aim to embed sustainability and ecological awareness within the curriculum. Facilities at Scoil Naisiunta C Naomh Padraig are designed to cater for a range of educational activities. The “School Facilities” page indicates the presence of dedicated learning spaces, while the “High Visibility” accessibility link demonstrates attention to inclusive design, ensuring that the premises are usable by all pupils and visitors.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig
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 C Naomh Padraig. 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 C Naomh Padraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig has 376 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig 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 C Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta C Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.