St Attractas Junior National School
Dundrum, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 337 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 181 girls, 156 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19537B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Attracta’s Junior School is a co‑educational Catholic junior national school situated in Meadowbrook, Dundrum, Dublin 16, at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The school embraces an inclusive ethos that respects pupils of all persuasions while maintaining its Catholic values. It promotes a partnership approach with parents, recognising them as the primary educators, and aims to balance high academic standards with the social, personal and moral development of each child. The learning environment is modern and well‑resourced: every classroom has its own self‑contained toilet facilities, a wet area for artwork and lunchtime activities, a Promethean interactive whiteboard, a well‑stocked class library and computers. A wide range of educational materials supports maths, language development and constructive play. The school positions itself as a learning organisation open to change and innovation, while cherishing the cultural and religious traditions of Irish society.
History
St. Attracta’s Junior School was established in 1977 to provide a Catholic education for girls and boys from Junior Infants to Second Class.
Applying to St Attractas Junior 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 St Attractas Junior 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 St Attractas Junior National School
How many pupils attend St Attractas Junior National School?
St Attractas Junior National School has 337 pupils enrolled, 181 girls and 156 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Attractas Junior National School a DEIS school?
No. St Attractas Junior 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 Attractas Junior National School?
St Attractas Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.