St Patricks National School
Drumcondra, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 449 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 399 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11525A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Patrick’s National School is a vibrant, welcoming and supportive primary school situated in the heart of Drumcondra on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus. Although it operates under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Dublin and retains a Catholic ethos, the school is inclusive and welcomes children of all faiths and traditions. It is a vertical school spread across two buildings, providing education for Junior Infants through to 6th class, and also offers two Special Language classes and an Autism class to meet diverse learning needs. The school community comprises almost 500 pupils, supported by a dedicated team of teachers, Special Needs Assistants, a Speech and Language Therapist, as well as administrative and caretaking staff. Recent investment in high‑speed broadband, delivered through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, ensures that pupils have access to modern digital resources. An active Board of Management and a proactive Parents’ Association further enrich the school environment, fostering strong links between home and school.
History
St Patrick’s National School was established in 1894. Since its founding, the school has grown to become a key educational centre in Drumcondra, operating under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Dublin while maintaining an inclusive ethos that welcomes families of all faiths and traditions.
Applying to St Patricks 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 Patricks 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 Patricks National School
How many pupils attend St Patricks National School?
St Patricks National School has 449 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 399 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patricks National School a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks National 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 Patricks National School?
St Patricks National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.