Scoil Naithi
Baile an tSaoir, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 231 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 118 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19437U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naithí is a full‑time Irish‑medium primary school (Gaelscoil) situated in Dublin, operating under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and in accordance with the rules of the Department of Education. The school follows a child‑centred curriculum that recognises the individuality of each pupil and seeks to develop intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, spiritual, social and emotional capacities. A strong emphasis is placed on the Irish language and culture, with daily opportunities for children to engage in Irish games, music, dance and traditional activities, while also promoting good Christian values and parental involvement in school life. The campus comprises eight mixed‑gender classrooms, an additional specialist room, a large multipurpose hall, and a purpose‑built theatre (Amharclann) at the rear of the school. The PE Hall, extended in 1993, provides space for sport and physical education, and the on‑site Naíonra Naithí offers early years provision on the same grounds, though it operates independently. These facilities support a vibrant, supportive environment that encourages pupils to thrive academically and socially within a nurturing, peaceful setting.
History
Scoil Naithí was founded in 1973 by a group of local parents who wanted an Irish‑medium education for children in the area. Classes were initially held in pre‑fabricated rooms until the school building was completed in 1980. In 1993 the school expanded with the construction of the Amharclann Naithí and the Naíonra Naithí, further enhancing its provision for both primary and early years education.
Applying to Scoil Naithi
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 Naithi. 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 Naithi
How many pupils attend Scoil Naithi?
Scoil Naithi has 231 pupils enrolled, 118 girls and 113 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naithi a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naithi 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.
Does Scoil Naithi teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Naithi teaches all subjects through Irish.