St Georges National School
Balbriggan, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 339 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 167 girls, 172 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15315J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St George’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Naul Road in Balbriggan, County Dublin. It serves approximately 400 pupils and is staffed by a team of 31 teachers and 11 support personnel under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. The school’s ethos places a strong emphasis on honesty, justice, fairness, respect and openness, striving to create a happy, welcoming environment where every child feels valued and belongs. As a recognised language school, the pupil community reflects considerable cultural diversity, with families speaking over fifty different languages at home. The curriculum is delivered through a child‑centred approach that incorporates the Church of Ireland’s *Follow Me* religious education programme, alongside a broad range of subjects designed to develop academic, social and physical skills. The school actively participates in national initiatives such as the Amber Flag, Active School Flag, Green Schools and the Curious Minds programme, promoting health, wellbeing and environmental awareness. Modern facilities, expanded in 2007 and relocated to a new building in 2008, provide dedicated spaces for classroom learning, physical education, music and creative arts, supporting a well‑rounded education for all pupils.
History
St George’s National School traces its origins to the early 20th century, when it operated in a much smaller Balbriggan and was attended mainly by children from nearby houses such as the “Quality Row” on Hampton Place. In the early decades the school was run by Mr J. Douglas (senior classes) and Mrs Edith Douglas (junior classes), who also lived on‑site with their family. The curriculum then included scripture teaching, Sunday school, music, French and, after a three‑month Gaeltacht course, Irish. Following Mr Douglas’s retirement the school’s enrolment fell, and it functioned as a one‑teacher school until 1985 when numbers began to rise again. Significant expansion took place in 2007, culminating in the move to a new, modern building in 2008, allowing the school to accommodate its growing community while preserving its historic values.
Applying to St Georges 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
View St Georges National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Georges National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Georges National School
How many pupils attend St Georges National School?
St Georges National School has 339 pupils enrolled, 167 girls and 172 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Georges National School a DEIS school?
No. St Georges National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of St Georges National School?
St Georges National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.