Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar
Marino, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 337 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 311 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16759E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Mhuire Na Mbrathar is an Edmund Rice primary school situated on Griffith Avenue in the Marino community of Dublin 9. The school provides a Catholic‑based education that emphasises personal, social and academic development within a welcoming and inclusive environment. A vibrant student council, an active parents’ association and a dedicated staff work together to create a supportive ethos where pupils are encouraged to explore their interests, develop confidence and become lifelong learners. Since September 2025 the school has been transitioning to a vertical co‑educational model, extending its provision from Junior Infants through to the senior classes. This change reflects a commitment to continuity of learning and community cohesion, allowing children to progress within the same supportive setting throughout their primary years. Facilities support a broad curriculum, including dedicated spaces for mathematics, Gaelic games, outdoor learning, re‑wilding projects and swimming programmes, ensuring a balanced blend of academic rigour and holistic development.
History
The school’s site forms part of the historic Marino estate, originally developed in the mid‑18th century by Lord Charlemont, who renamed the land after San Marino. After the estate passed to the Christian Brothers in the 1920s, a purpose‑built boys’ school was constructed on Griffith Avenue and opened on 13 August 1928, enrolling 466 pupils on its first day. The school rapidly grew, reaching 775 pupils within a year. For nearly a century Scoil Mhuire served the Marino parish, and in September 2025 it began a phased transition to a vertical co‑educational primary school, further strengthening its role in the local community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar
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 Mhuire Na Mbrathar. 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 Mhuire Na Mbrathar
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar has 337 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 311 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar 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 Mhuire Na Mbrathar?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Na Mbrathar has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.