St Annes Mixed National School
Shankill, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 440 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 218 girls, 222 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19888H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Anne’s National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated on the southern edge of the Shanganagh moraine in Shankill, Dublin. Under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin and in partnership with the Board of Management, parents and the local parish, the school delivers a curriculum that balances academic rigour with the development of physical, emotional, social, moral and spiritual wellbeing. The ethos promotes a happy, inclusive Christian environment where children are encouraged to grow in self‑esteem, respect and care for others, while also welcoming pupils of other faiths or none. The campus has been expanded several times to meet the needs of a growing community. Facilities now include sixteen modern classrooms, a purpose‑built hall, a library, a new staff room, and a purpose‑designed soft‑play area for younger children. Outdoor spaces comprise landscaped play areas, lawns, flower beds and an upper car park for parents. The school enjoys panoramic views of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, providing a pleasant setting that supports both learning and recreation.
History
The original St Anne’s Schools were erected on the present site in 1960, consolidating pupils from two smaller local schools. Officially opened by Archbishop McQuaid in 1961, the campus originally housed separate boys’ and girls’ schools. By 1970, prefabricated classrooms supplemented the solid rooms due to rising enrolments. A major expansion in 1985 added sixteen spacious classrooms, administration facilities, a staff room and a purpose hall, surrounded by landscaped grounds. Further developments in 2005 introduced three additional classrooms, a library and a new staff room, together with an upper car park. In 2016 a soft‑play area was opened for junior infants to first class, enhancing indoor play provision.
Applying to St Annes Mixed 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
View St Annes Mixed National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Annes Mixed National School. 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 St Annes Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Annes Mixed National School?
St Annes Mixed National School has 440 pupils enrolled, 218 girls and 222 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Annes Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. St Annes Mixed 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 St Annes Mixed National School?
St Annes Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.