St Marys National School
Fairview, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 212 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 148 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19981U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Mary’s National School, Fairview is a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, welcoming boys and girls from Junior Infants to 1st Class and girls from 2nd Class to 6th Class. The school provides an inclusive, child‑friendly environment that prioritises safety, respect and the celebration of diversity, including a dedicated autism class. Its curriculum is enriched with initiatives such as Zoom Ahead With Books, Time to Read, Time to Count, coding sessions and Modern Irish sign‑language classes, all designed to develop literacy, numeracy and digital fluency while fostering cultural awareness. The campus features both junior and senior yards, a spacious field for outdoor play, and specialist support through partnerships with St Vincent’s GAA, Shelbourne FC, yoga teachers from the NEIC and Saor Dance and Fitness. From 3rd Class upwards, pupils receive swimming lessons in Westwood, further broadening their physical education. Guided by a vision of educational excellence and a mission to equip pupils with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world, St Mary’s aims to nurture each child’s full potential in a happy, safe and inclusive setting.
History
St Mary’s National School is situated behind Fairview Church, between Philipsburgh and Windsor Avenues, and has served the Fairview, Ballybough, East Wall, North Strand and surrounding communities for over a hundred years. The current building was erected in 1953, originally housing separate Junior and Senior schools within the same structure. Prior to that, a two‑room school operated on the site now occupied by the parish hall. In 1992 the Junior and Senior schools amalgamated into a single entity, and the school continues to welcome second and third generations of local families.
Applying to St Marys 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 Marys 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 Marys National School
How many pupils attend St Marys National School?
St Marys National School has 212 pupils enrolled, 148 girls and 64 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Marys 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 Marys National School?
St Marys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.