St Kevins National School Boys
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 275 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19465C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Kevin’s Boys’ National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Dublin 24. It caters for over 270 boys and is supported by a dedicated team of staff who prioritise positive relationships and a high standard of learning. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a caring community where each child is encouraged to achieve their best each day, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusivity and safeguarding. The curriculum is delivered across mainstream, special education and autism spectrum classrooms, ensuring that all learners receive appropriate support and enrichment. The school is actively involved in the Green Schools programme, promotes environmental awareness, and even benefits from a resident therapy dog to enhance emotional health. A wide range of resources, including learning bundles, wellbeing materials and links to external educational sites, are available to support both pupils and families throughout the school year.
History
St Kevin’s Boys’ School has been serving the Kilnamanagh community since its establishment in 1976.
Applying to St Kevins National School Boys
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Kevins National School Boys. 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 National School Boys
How many pupils attend St Kevins National School Boys?
St Kevins National School Boys has 275 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Kevins National School Boys a DEIS school?
No. St Kevins National School Boys 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 National School Boys?
St Kevins National School Boys has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.