St Monicas National School
Raheny, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 44 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19037E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Monica’s Infant Girls’ School is an all‑girls primary school in Edenmore, North Dublin, catering for pupils from Junior Infants to First Class. The school emphasises a warm, welcoming atmosphere where each child is encouraged to develop academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is an inclusive community that welcomes children of all nationalities, faiths and abilities, and actively involves parents in the educational journey. The campus is shared with St Eithne’s Senior Girls’ School and offers extensive outdoor facilities, including a large yard with a stage, playground, activity trail, outdoor classroom and a discovery garden. Indoor resources feature a spacious P.E. hall with stage, a well‑stocked library and bright classrooms equipped with interactive touch‑screen boards. As a DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunities in Schools) school, St Monica’s benefits from reduced class sizes, additional staff support, free school lunches funded by the Department of Social Protection, and extra funding for resources. A Home School Community Liaison Teacher provides free workshops for parents and a range of in‑class activities such as Maths for Fun and Literacy for Fun. The curriculum follows the Department of Education’s Primary School Curriculum, covering English, Irish, maths, science, arts, physical education, religious education and personal, social and health education. The school enriches learning through a broad programme of STEM weeks, national and international events (e.g., National Tree Day, European School Sports Day, World Book Day) and has earned awards such as the Active Flag, Green Flags and Discovery Primary Science and Maths Awards.
History
St Monica’s Infant Girls’ School has been serving the Edenmore community since its establishment in 1967.
Applying to St Monicas 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Monicas 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 Monicas National School
How many pupils attend St Monicas National School?
St Monicas National School has 44 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Monicas National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Monicas 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 Monicas National School?
St Monicas National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.