St Francis Senior National School
Priorswood,, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 198 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 102 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19668Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Francis Senior National School is an inclusive, co‑educational senior primary school situated in Priorswood, Dublin 17. It welcomes boys and girls from 3rd to 6th Class, providing a safe and happy environment where love, learning and respect are central to everyday life. The school adopts a collaborative teaching model, with staff working as a team to plan, deliver and continuously assess a high‑quality curriculum. Ongoing assessment and regular discussion of pupils’ progress ensure that each child’s learning needs are met and their unique talents are nurtured. The school offers a broad range of facilities and extracurricular activities that support both academic and personal development. Pupils can take part in GAA, soccer, athletics, swimming and music, as well as enjoy free healthy lunches, a Carol Service and seasonal events such as fairs and fancy‑dress dances. Small class numbers and an after‑school/ homework club further enhance individual attention and community involvement, while a dedicated Home School Community Liaison fosters strong partnerships with parents.
Applying to St Francis Senior 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 Francis Senior 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 Francis Senior National School
How many pupils attend St Francis Senior National School?
St Francis Senior National School has 198 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 102 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Francis Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Francis Senior 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 Francis Senior National School?
St Francis Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.