St Finbarr's Boys National School
Cabra West, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 126 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17464N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Finbarr’s Boys National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of the community, now welcoming both boys and girls following its recent transition to a co‑educational model. The school offers mainstream classes alongside a dedicated Preschool Autism Class, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education and equality of access for all children regardless of background, ability or circumstance. A Catholic ethos underpins the school’s values, fostering a caring and respectful environment where spiritual development is encouraged alongside academic achievement. The school provides a rich programme of extracurricular activities and support services. Regular events such as the Breakfast Club, arts and crafts workshops, sports days, green‑flag initiatives and parent‑focused sessions demonstrate a holistic approach to learning. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, play areas and specialised spaces for the autism class, while a range of policies – covering child protection, healthy eating and behaviour – ensure a safe and nurturing setting for pupils to thrive.
Applying to St Finbarr's Boys 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 Finbarr's Boys 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 Finbarr's Boys National School
How many pupils attend St Finbarr's Boys National School?
St Finbarr's Boys National School has 126 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Finbarr's Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Finbarr's Boys 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 Finbarr's Boys National School?
St Finbarr's Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.