St. Laurence O' Toole's National School
Seville Place,, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 159 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 111 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20507W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Laurence O’Tooles National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on St. Laurence Place East in Dublin 1 (D01 WY82). The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, offering a structured curriculum that balances literacy, numeracy and personal development. A distinctive feature is the provision of a dedicated Special Class for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusive education and tailored support. The school’s ethos, set out in its Vision statement, is to equip pupils with the knowledge, values, skills and self‑pride needed to lead happy, confident lives and contribute positively to the wider world. Communication with families is facilitated through class‑specific blogs and active social‑media channels, ensuring transparent sharing of classroom activities and progress. Modern facilities support a broad range of learning experiences, and the school’s central Dublin location provides easy access for the local community.
Applying to St. Laurence O' Toole's 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. Laurence O' Toole's 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. Laurence O' Toole's National School
How many pupils attend St. Laurence O' Toole's National School?
St. Laurence O' Toole's National School has 159 pupils enrolled, 111 girls and 48 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Laurence O' Toole's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Laurence O' Toole's 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. Laurence O' Toole's National School?
St. Laurence O' Toole's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.