St Columbas National School Mixed
North Strand, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 90 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14463T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Columba’s National School is a co‑educational primary school delivering the Irish national curriculum to children aged 4‑12. Situated on Waterloo Avenue in the North Strand, the school benefits from a central Dublin location while retaining a strong sense of community. Under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, the school promotes an inclusive ethos where every pupil is valued regardless of gender, background or ability, fostering a climate of caring, belonging and fairness. The school operates across two buildings and is staffed by a team of classroom teachers, a full‑time learning support teacher, a shared resource teacher and dedicated Special Needs Assistants. Pupils enjoy a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including participation in the Primary Science Fair and the RDS Young Scientist Exhibition, musical theatre, ukulele lessons, and a community garden. Physical education is delivered by staff and external coaches from O’Connell’s GAA club, Leinster Rugby and Swim Ireland, utilising local facilities such as the Ballybough Community Centre and Sean McDermott St. swimming pool. A partnership with Peter Pan after‑school provides on‑site childcare for families.
History
St Columba’s National School was established in 1787 through the generosity of parishioners from the parishes of St Mary’s, St Thomas and St George. Located in North Strand, about 1.5 km from Dublin city centre, the school has long been under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and serves roughly 100 boys and girls aged 4‑12. Over the centuries it has grown to include two school buildings, a dedicated teaching team and a range of community‑linked activities, maintaining strong ties with the local Anglican parish and the wider neighbourhood.
Applying to St Columbas National School Mixed
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 Columbas National School Mixed's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Columbas National School Mixed. 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 Columbas National School Mixed
How many pupils attend St Columbas National School Mixed?
St Columbas National School Mixed has 90 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 57 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Columbas National School Mixed a DEIS school?
No. St Columbas National School Mixed 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 Columbas National School Mixed?
St Columbas National School Mixed has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.