Scoil Treasa Firhouse
Firhouse, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 377 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 177 girls, 200 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19565G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Treasa Firhouse is a Catholic primary school situated in the parish of Firhouse, serving children from third to sixth class. The school currently educates approximately 430 pupils with a dedicated team of 32 staff members. Its ethos is built around providing a caring, happy and secure learning environment that nurtures the spiritual, physical, moral, cultural and intellectual development of each child. Emphasis is placed on pastoral care, fostering a strong sense of community, and encouraging pupils to realise their full potential in a friendly, Christian atmosphere. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities that promote both academic and personal growth. Pupils regularly engage in science experiments, STEM projects, including visits to industry partners such as Amazon HQ, sports programmes like basketball, and competitive events such as maths quizzes and school fairs. The school also values strong parent‑teacher relationships, clear communication, and a well‑defined code of behaviour that underpins fairness, respect and the development of self‑esteem. Facilities support these activities, with dedicated spaces for science, sport, and outdoor learning, including a school forest and pond.
History
Scoil Treasa Firhouse was established in 1977 as a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. Since its founding, the school has grown to accommodate over four hundred pupils and has maintained a strong community focus throughout its development.
Applying to Scoil Treasa Firhouse
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 Treasa Firhouse. 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 Treasa Firhouse
How many pupils attend Scoil Treasa Firhouse?
Scoil Treasa Firhouse has 377 pupils enrolled, 177 girls and 200 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Treasa Firhouse a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Treasa Firhouse 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 Treasa Firhouse?
Scoil Treasa Firhouse has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.