Scoil Thomais
Castleknock, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 622 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 298 girls, 324 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19769W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Thomáis is a vibrant primary school that provides a nurturing environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The curriculum blends the Irish national framework with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, encouraging pupils to explore subjects through hands‑on projects such as healthy‑eating investigations, print‑making workshops, and cultural research using iPads. Creative arts, science, and physical education are woven into daily lessons, fostering curiosity, critical thinking and confidence across a broad range of disciplines. The school’s facilities support a diverse programme of activities. Dedicated classroom “rooms” host specialised learning zones, including a role‑play supermarket, a print studio, and a science corner where students examine food production and animal life. A spacious school hall accommodates gymnastics and community events, while outdoor spaces are used for sports and environmental projects. Strong links with parents, the Board of Management and local organisations enrich the school community, evident in events such as Grandparents’ Day, visits from national sport figures, and regular newsletters that celebrate pupil achievements.
Applying to Scoil Thomais
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 Thomais. 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 Thomais
How many pupils attend Scoil Thomais?
Scoil Thomais has 622 pupils enrolled, 298 girls and 324 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Thomais a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Thomais 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 Thomais?
Scoil Thomais has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.