St Laurences Boys National School
Stillorgan, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 390 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16893I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Laurence’s Boys National School is a vibrant, caring primary school for boys situated on Upper Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan. Under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, the school welcomes pupils of all denominations and currently educates around 440 children. The school follows the Irish National Curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child – intellectual, moral, physical, aesthetic, social and spiritual – to prepare them for further education and adult life. The learning environment is designed to nurture confidence, capability and well‑being. Modern classrooms and specialised spaces, added during major extensions in 1931, 1986 and 2007, support a broad, child‑centred curriculum that caters for diverse learning styles. A rich programme of extra‑curricular activities complements academic work, offering GAA, soccer, basketball, hockey, chess, music, drama, after‑school clubs and participation in the Green Schools programme and a school garden. Strong community ties, inclusive ethos and a focus on personal responsibility create a supportive atmosphere where every pupil can thrive.
History
St Laurence’s Boys National School traces its origins to 25 May 1840, when the first boys’ national school in Stillorgan Village opened opposite the present‑day shopping centre with 56 pupils. In 1931 the school moved to its current site on Upper Kilmacud Road and has since undergone three major expansions (1931, 1986 and 2007) that have modernised its facilities. A public meeting in St Laurence’s Hall in 1959 led to the founding of Kilmacud GAA Club, which adopted the school’s gold and purple colours. The school continues to blend its proud heritage with a forward‑looking approach, exemplified by the 2025 oak‑leaf sculpture created from a historic tree felled in a 2024 snowstorm.
Applying to St Laurences Boys 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 Laurences Boys 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 Laurences Boys 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 Laurences Boys National School
How many pupils attend St Laurences Boys National School?
St Laurences Boys National School has 390 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Laurences Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. St Laurences Boys 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 Laurences Boys National School?
St Laurences Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.