St Bernadettes Senior National School
Clondalkin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 194 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 95 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19785U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Bernadette’s Senior National School is a primary school that provides education for children from junior infants to fifth class. The school operates under a child‑centred ethos, with the Board of Management setting policies that prioritise the needs of pupils and the efficient use of resources. The educational philosophy, as outlined by the Board, focuses on high‑quality teaching and learning, with a school plan that defines the aims and strategies for achieving them. The school is governed by a Board of Management appointed for a four‑year term, which is responsible for school planning, self‑evaluation and the overall direction of school policies. The principal oversees day‑to‑day management, guiding teachers and staff to deliver a supportive learning environment. Recent updates indicate the school will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 after a temporary closure, and it continues to engage the community through events such as choir performances and science fairs.
Applying to St Bernadettes Senior 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 Bernadettes Senior 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 Bernadettes Senior National School
How many pupils attend St Bernadettes Senior National School?
St Bernadettes Senior National School has 194 pupils enrolled, 95 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Bernadettes Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Bernadettes Senior National School 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 St Bernadettes Senior National School?
St Bernadettes Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.