St Clares Convent National School
Dublin 6W, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 163 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16651H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Clare’s Convent National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school that provides a nurturing, ordered environment where children feel secure and confident to explore learning. The school’s ethos is rooted in the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and the spiritual legacy of St Francis and St Clare, fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development of each pupil. A strong emphasis is placed on high academic standards combined with a broad range of experiences, including science exhibitions, engineering projects, play‑therapy, and regular outdoor activities such as park visits and school tours, which support the whole‑child approach. The curriculum is complemented by a variety of enrichment programmes: weekly play‑therapy sessions that cater to sensory and communication needs, science and engineering exhibitions, music and drama activities, and regular engagement with community partners such as the Gardaí and local farms. Facilities include dedicated classroom spaces, a well‑equipped play area, and access to local resources like Dublin Zoo and Kidspace for experiential learning. Parents are encouraged to participate actively through the Parent Association, reinforcing the school’s view of the school as an extension of the home.
Applying to St Clares Convent 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 Clares Convent 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 Clares Convent National School
How many pupils attend St Clares Convent National School?
St Clares Convent National School has 163 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Clares Convent National School a DEIS school?
No. St Clares Convent 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 Clares Convent National School?
St Clares Convent National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.