St Oliver Plunkett National School
Finglas, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 110 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19546C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ollie's is a small junior school situated in Finlas South, Dublin, catering for children from Junior Infants to Second Class. With deliberately low class sizes the school can provide individualised attention that supports both academic progress and social development. The learning environment is designed to be warm and welcoming, placing well‑being at the centre of everyday life. The school follows an accredited Nurture and Restorative Practice framework, ensuring that relationships, emotional safety and inclusive values underpin the curriculum. The campus boasts a large yard, a purpose‑built PE hall, a new playground, high‑spec classrooms and specialised sensory spaces, including a fairy garden and a soft‑play area. A breakfast club and free hot lunches are provided to ensure children are well‑fed and ready to learn. A comprehensive range of intervention programmes – from phonics and reading support to mindfulness, yoga and the Berry Street model – are available, alongside dedicated ASD classes and additional needs assistants, reflecting a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Applying to St Oliver Plunkett 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 Oliver Plunkett 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 Oliver Plunkett National School
How many pupils attend St Oliver Plunkett National School?
St Oliver Plunkett National School has 110 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 64 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Oliver Plunkett National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Oliver Plunkett 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 Oliver Plunkett National School?
St Oliver Plunkett National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.