St Gabriels National School
DUBLIN 7, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 168 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 78 girls, 90 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20035H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Gabriel’s National School is a mixed‑gender primary school serving children from Junior Infants to 6th class in the Oxmantown Road, Stoneybatter area of Dublin. Guided by a Catholic ethos, the school prioritises a safe and happy environment where pupils develop a positive attitude to learning, self‑esteem and respect for themselves and others. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of co‑curricular activities, including weekly assemblies, GAA collaborations, maths games with parents, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), One World, Seachtain na Gaeilge, poetry sessions, a well‑stocked library, the Incredible Years classroom programme, restorative justice initiatives and the School Completion Programme. Inclusion is a core focus: the school operates two special classes for children with moderate learning disabilities and autism, and it participates in a Department of Education wellbeing pilot. An Education Wellbeing Practitioner, supervised by a NEPS psychologist, supports the Wellbeing Ambassadors Programme, where 6th‑class pupils lead initiatives such as a Buddy Bench, a Games Corner and “Well Done” cards to promote kindness, empathy and resilience. Recent projects have seen pupils engage in hands‑on clay work, data‑representation activities and interdisciplinary workshops linking music, sound and science. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband under the national school broadband programme and has invested in eight interactive smart boards for both mainstream and special classrooms, enhancing digital learning and helping to bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage.
History
St Gabriel’s National School has served the Oxmantown Road and Stoneybatter community since 1895. Originally operating as separate boys’ and girls’ schools, the two merged into a single mixed national school in 1996, continuing a rich and proud tradition in the north‑west inner city of Dublin.
Applying to St Gabriels 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 Gabriels 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 Gabriels National School
How many pupils attend St Gabriels National School?
St Gabriels National School has 168 pupils enrolled, 78 girls and 90 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Gabriels National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Gabriels 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 Gabriels National School?
St Gabriels National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.