St Endas Primary School
Dublin 8, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 148 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 80 girls, 68 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14556D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
South City Community National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) primary school under the patronage of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class and aims to create a safe, calm, respectful and inclusive learning environment. Its vision emphasises partnership with families and the wider community to develop skills that enable pupils to reach their full potential academically and socially, while fostering holistic development, empathy and a strong sense of belonging. The school operates a free‑of‑charge breakfast club for all pupils and maintains close links with local after‑school organisations such as the YMCA and SICCDA. A range of extracurricular clubs are run on‑site, including Lego, football, art and crafts, and choir. Situated in the heart of Dublin city centre, South City is a Trinity Access School and collaborates with a variety of partners including Solas, The Arc, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the School Completion Programme, enhancing learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
History
Previously known as St Enda’s Primary School, the institution divested in July 2023 to become South City Community National School, a community national school, in order to better represent its diverse school community.
Applying to St Endas Primary 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 Endas Primary 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 Endas Primary School
How many pupils attend St Endas Primary School?
St Endas Primary School has 148 pupils enrolled, 80 girls and 68 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Endas Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Endas Primary 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 Endas Primary School?
St Endas Primary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.