St Eithnes Girls National School
Raheny, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 83 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18969C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Eithne’s Girls National School is a Catholic‑ethos primary school situated in Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5, catering for girls from second to sixth class. The school provides a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages each pupil to reach her full intellectual, academic, physical and social potential. In addition to the mainstream classes, St. Eithne’s runs a mixed Early Intervention class and an ASD Primary Girls class, both introduced in August 2020, demonstrating a strong commitment to special educational needs provision. The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, music, art and crafts, as well as recognised STEM and Digital Awards. Pupils take part each year in the Junior Entrepreneur Project, and the school follows a whole‑school approach to reading comprehension through the “Building Bridges of Understanding” programme. Facilities include high‑speed broadband delivered under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, and the school offers free healthy snacks and lunches funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Recent recognitions such as the Active School Flag and the Amber Wellbeing Flag reflect the school’s focus on health, safety and holistic development.
History
St. Eithne’s G.N.S. was established in 1968 under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. From its founding until September 2000 the principal was a member of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God religious order; in 2000 the school appointed its first lay principal. The school has continuously served the local community, and in August 2020 it expanded its provision by creating a mixed Early Intervention class and an ASD Primary Girls class. Its main feeder school is St. Monica’s Infants School, located on the same campus.
Applying to St Eithnes Girls 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 Eithnes Girls 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 Eithnes Girls National School
How many pupils attend St Eithnes Girls National School?
St Eithnes Girls National School has 89 pupils enrolled, 83 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Eithnes Girls National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Eithnes Girls 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 Eithnes Girls National School?
St Eithnes Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.