St Michaels HSE Special School
Dublin 9, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 64 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18763F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Michael’s House Special National School, situated on Ballymun Road in Dublin 9, is a dedicated special‑needs primary school that provides a stimulating, child‑centred learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. The school follows a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that is adapted to each child’s abilities, learning styles and individual requirements. Multidisciplinary clinical teams work alongside teachers and support staff to foster personal, social and academic development, encouraging independence and achievement in a caring and sensitive setting. Recent investment has expanded the school’s capacity with six new classrooms and a purpose‑built outdoor space designed for primary‑age learners. These facilities support a variety of hands‑on activities, from creative arts to practical life skills, and enhance the inclusive ethos of the school community. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between pupils, families, staff and the local PDS team, creating a supportive network that promotes full participation in school life and celebrates each child’s progress.
History
St. Michael’s House Special National School was founded in 1966 on its present site in Ballymun under the patronage of St. Michael’s House. The school has continued to develop its provision, most recently completing six new classrooms and a new outdoor area for its primary students.
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 64 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 44 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.