Springdale National School
Raheny, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 198 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 100 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18646B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Springdale National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Raheny, Dublin 5, operating under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin. The school provides education from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, offering a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with a strong Christian ethos. Lessons are informed by the values of the Church of Ireland while respecting all faiths, and the ethos permeates religious education, personal and health education, and everyday school life. The learning environment is described as vibrant, welcoming and inclusive, with a focus on nurturing each child’s intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. Facilities support modern learning, including dedicated ICT resources, a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, and participation in initiatives such as Green Schools and Active School. Parent involvement is encouraged through a lively Parent‑Teacher Association, and the school promotes gender equity, staff professional development and a child‑centred approach to governance.
Applying to Springdale National School
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 Springdale National School. 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 Springdale National School
How many pupils attend Springdale National School?
Springdale National School has 198 pupils enrolled, 100 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Springdale National School a DEIS school?
No. Springdale National School 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 Springdale National School?
Springdale National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.