St. Martin De Porres
Aylesbury, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 383 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 196 girls, 187 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19617W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Martin de Porres National School is a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, situated in Tallaght, Dublin 24. It provides a caring, inclusive learning environment where children of all races and religions are welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s ethos is built on partnership with families and the wider community, ensuring that every child benefits from a supportive network. The curriculum follows a child‑centred, holistic approach, deliberately balancing academic, physical, emotional and spiritual development. Lessons are designed to nurture curiosity and critical thinking while promoting health, wellbeing and moral values. Facilities support this vision, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, sports and creative activities, as well as resources such as a school calendar, supply lists and uniform provision to streamline daily life. Regular updates and a range of useful documents, including policies on safeguarding, health and nutrition, demonstrate the school’s commitment to transparency and high standards.
Applying to St. Martin De Porres
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. Martin De Porres. 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. Martin De Porres
How many pupils attend St. Martin De Porres?
St. Martin De Porres has 383 pupils enrolled, 196 girls and 187 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Martin De Porres a DEIS school?
No. St. Martin De Porres 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. Martin De Porres?
St. Martin De Porres has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.