Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17263D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Muire an Sean Baile is a small, co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the village of Oldtown, north County Dublin, between Swords and Ashbourne. The school provides both mainstream classes and dedicated provision for pupils diagnosed with autism, ensuring that every child can access a supportive and personalised learning environment. A strong partnership with parents and the local community underpins the school’s ethos, with an active Parents’ Association and a collaborative Board of Management contributing to a warm, inclusive atmosphere. The curriculum is delivered with a holistic focus, aiming to develop academic, social and emotional skills. Pupils benefit from participation in national initiatives such as Active Flag, Amber Flag and Creative Schools, which promote health, safety and creativity across the school programme. The school’s facilities comprise seven classrooms (Rooms 1‑7) that accommodate the various class groups, and the school community is reinforced by a vibrant Student Council and a range of extracurricular activities that encourage active participation and personal growth.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile
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 Muire An Sean Baile. 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 Muire An Sean Baile
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile has 78 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile 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 Muire An Sean Baile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire An Sean Baile has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.