St Kevins Junior National School
Donaghmede, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 149 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 79 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19538D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Kevin’s Junior National School is a co‑educational Roman Catholic mainstream primary school situated in the heart of Donaghmede, Dublin 13. It caters for children from Junior Infants through to Second Class and also provides two Junior Special classes for pupils of Junior School age who have a diagnosis of autism, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education. The school follows the Irish National Curriculum while fostering a nurturing, faith‑based environment that encourages personal development, creativity and community involvement. The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of its pupils, offering a range of activities that support academic achievement, social skills and physical wellbeing. Modern classroom facilities are complemented by dedicated spaces for specialist support, and the school’s online presence showcases the outstanding work of its learners and staff. Regular events such as non‑uniform days, grandparents’ visits and community‑wide celebrations help to build a vibrant, supportive school community that welcomes families and encourages parental engagement.
History
St. Kevin’s Junior National School opened its doors for the first time in 1976 and has since served families in the Donaghmede area, evolving to include both mainstream and special‑needs provision.
Applying to St Kevins Junior 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 Kevins Junior 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 Kevins Junior National School
How many pupils attend St Kevins Junior National School?
St Kevins Junior National School has 149 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 79 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Kevins Junior National School a DEIS school?
No. St Kevins Junior 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 Kevins Junior National School?
St Kevins Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.