St Michaels HSE Special School
Grosvenor School, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18671A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Michael’s HSE Special School is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational institution dedicated to children with moderate, severe and profound learning disabilities. The school’s ethos centres on treating every pupil with dignity and respect, providing an educational programme that is carefully tailored to each child’s individual needs. This personalised approach aims to equip students with the skills and confidence required to lead full, independent lives within their families and the wider community. The curriculum is underpinned by a values‑based programme that promotes respect, love, tolerance and a caring attitude towards one another and the environment. By fostering independence within each learner’s capabilities, the school seeks to help every student achieve their personal goals and reach their fullest potential, ensuring that the greatest gift offered is the opportunity for self‑determination and active participation in society.
Applying to St Michaels HSE Special 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 Michaels HSE Special 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 Michaels HSE Special School
How many pupils attend St Michaels HSE Special School?
St Michaels HSE Special School has 68 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 53 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Michaels HSE Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Michaels HSE Special 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 Michaels HSE Special School?
St Michaels HSE Special School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.