St Kevins National School
Greystones, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 459 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 207 girls, 252 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17720F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Kevin’s National School is a co‑educational primary school in Greystones that offers a caring, well‑ordered environment where pupils’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are nurtured. The school follows a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, and it aims to provide a stimulating, broadly challenging curriculum that encourages language learning and an appreciation of Irish heritage. Emphasis is placed on building strong relationships; staff work closely with families and the wider community to support each child’s personal excellence and holistic development. The school benefits from modern facilities, including a two‑storey block of eight classrooms, a dedicated P.E. hall, and high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. Technological provision dates back to 1981 when a Sharp computer was introduced, and today pupils have access to contemporary digital resources that enhance learning across subjects. With a team of thirty‑four staff members, the school provides a supportive learning community that encourages pupils to pursue their passions in a safe and inclusive setting.
History
Education in the Greystones area began in 1846 with a government‑funded school at Blacklion run by the Sisters of the Holy Faith. In 1917 the school became boys‑only, and in 1939 the Christian Brothers were invited to take over. A new school building on Rathdown Road was constructed between 1949 and 1950, opening with 248 pupils. The first lay teacher joined in 1954, and the staff composition gradually shifted to include more lay personnel, with the first female staff member appointed in 1973. Major extensions in the early 1970s added eight classrooms and a P.E. hall. In 1981 the school acquired one of the first primary‑school computers in the country. The Christian Brothers’ management transferred to the parish in the mid‑1980s, and the school was renamed St Kevin’s National School. Co‑education began in the late 1990s, and a new extension was completed in 2003. Today the school serves almost 500 pupils with a staff of thirty‑four.
Applying to St Kevins 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 Kevins 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 Kevins 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 Kevins National School
How many pupils attend St Kevins National School?
St Kevins National School has 459 pupils enrolled, 207 girls and 252 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Kevins National School a DEIS school?
No. St Kevins 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 National School?
St Kevins National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.