Solas Chriost
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 372 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 169 girls, 203 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19541P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Solas Chríost is a vibrant primary school that offers a balanced curriculum blending traditional classroom learning with modern digital resources. The school’s “Learning Zone” and “E‑Leathanach” platforms provide pupils with access to interactive online materials, supporting personalised study and reinforcing key concepts across subjects. Recent fundraising efforts have secured a new interactive whiteboard, further enhancing the classroom environment and enabling dynamic, multimedia‑rich lessons. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic development. It celebrates achievements such as attaining its first Green Flag for exemplary litter and waste management, and it actively encourages participation in sport, music and cultural events. Annual highlights include a well‑attended Sports Day, a spring music concert that raised funds for school resources, and visits from local Gardaí, fostering a sense of safety and civic awareness among students. Enrolments are currently open for children commencing in September 2026, reflecting the school’s continued growth and commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive educational setting.
Applying to Solas Chriost
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 Solas Chriost. 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 Solas Chriost
How many pupils attend Solas Chriost?
Solas Chriost has 372 pupils enrolled, 169 girls and 203 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Solas Chriost a DEIS school?
Yes. Solas Chriost is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Solas Chriost?
Solas Chriost has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.