St Cillians Mixed National School
Bluebell, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16983J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Cillian’s Mixed National School is a small Catholic primary school situated on Robinhood Road in Bluebell, Dublin 12. With a roll of just 36 pupils, the school offers a close‑knit community where every child is known and supported. The school provides education for Junior and Senior Infants through to 6th Class, operating from 8:50 am to 1:30 pm for the younger classes and until 2:30 pm for the older classes, Monday to Friday. The educational approach centres on play‑based learning, encouraging children to explore through art, music, design, construction and cooking experiences. A well‑maintained school garden and a range of extracurricular activities promote outdoor and active learning, while the curriculum follows the Primary School Curriculum (1999) with an emphasis on Christian values, respect, inclusion and academic excellence. The school’s modest facilities include colourful classrooms, a garden space and easy access to local transport links, fostering a pleasant atmosphere for both learning and social development. Strong parental involvement and a supportive board of management underpin the school’s ethos of “Helping Each Other” and “Having fun while we learn”, creating a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
History
St. Cillian’s Mixed National School was founded in 1934. The original building has remained largely unchanged since the 1930s, preserving its historic character. Recent plans have been announced to develop the school over the coming years, reflecting a commitment to modernising facilities while retaining its long‑standing community roots.
Applying to St Cillians 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Cillians Mixed 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 Cillians Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Cillians Mixed National School?
St Cillians Mixed National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Cillians Mixed National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Cillians Mixed 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 Cillians Mixed National School?
St Cillians Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.