Scoil Réalt na Mara
Skerries, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 338 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 151 girls, 187 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19625V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Réalt na Mara is a vibrant primary school situated on Balbriggan Road in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The school’s ethos centres on providing a happy, safe and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A dedicated Board of Management and an active Parents Council work collaboratively with families to ensure that the curriculum is delivered with high expectations and a strong focus on community values. The school embraces a broad, balanced programme that incorporates the Irish language, STEM and ICT initiatives, active‑school sport, and environmental stewardship through its Green Schools participation. The campus is equipped to support a diverse range of learners, including a specialised autism class (Rang Rockabill) and a variety of after‑school activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Facilities cater for both academic and creative pursuits, with resources for standardised testing, a well‑stocked school library, and provisions for uniformed and non‑uniformed days. The school day is structured to promote wellbeing, with clear routines and a focus on inclusive practice, ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated to achieve their full potential.
Applying to Scoil Réalt na Mara
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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
View Scoil Réalt na Mara's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Réalt na Mara. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Réalt na Mara
How many pupils attend Scoil Réalt na Mara?
Scoil Réalt na Mara has 338 pupils enrolled, 151 girls and 187 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Réalt na Mara a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Réalt na Mara 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 Réalt na Mara?
Scoil Réalt na Mara has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.