St Margarets National School
Saint Margaret's, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 80 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18038B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Margaret’s National School is a small Catholic primary school situated in the village of St Margarets, north County Dublin, close to Dublin Airport. The school serves the local parish community and provides a nurturing environment where children develop academically, spiritually and socially. The curriculum is underpinned by a Christian ethos, with daily prayer and religious instruction that prepares pupils for the sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. A strong emphasis is placed on mutual respect, high professional standards and close partnership with families, fostering a safe and happy learning atmosphere. Environmental stewardship is a core element of the school’s identity. The school has been recognised with multiple Eco‑School awards, including three Active Flags, eight Green Flags and an Amber Flag, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. Innovative programmes such as the Curious Minds Platinum Awards highlight the school’s focus on digital learning, with notable achievements in Minecraft Education, mathematics and engineering. Partnerships with local organisations, such as the Dublin Airport Authority and Keelings, enrich the curriculum through community‑led projects like the Pocket Forest and healthy fruit schemes.
History
St Margaret’s National School has been an integral part of the St Margarets Parish community since the late 1800s. The present school building was constructed in 1956, continuing a long tradition of local primary education.
Applying to St Margarets 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 Margarets 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 Margarets National School
How many pupils attend St Margarets National School?
St Margarets National School has 80 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Margarets National School a DEIS school?
No. St Margarets 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 Margarets National School?
St Margarets National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.