St Patrick's National School
Greystones, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 385 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 191 girls, 194 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12554M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Patrick’s National School provides a child‑centred, inclusive primary education where every pupil is valued and supported. The school creates a safe, happy environment that encourages children to learn, grow and enjoy their school experience. A strong emphasis is placed on nurturing each child’s unique talents, fostering confidence through a blend of curiosity‑driven inquiry, play‑based learning and purposeful growth. The curriculum is complemented by a range of enrichment opportunities, including Early Intervention Special Classes, after‑school activities and projects such as Junior Entrepreneur initiatives and traditional crafts like St Brigid’s Crosses. These programmes aim to develop creativity, teamwork and cultural appreciation. Facilities support a holistic approach to learning, with dedicated spaces for guided exploration, technology integration and community engagement, ensuring pupils receive a well‑rounded primary education that prepares them for future academic and personal success.
Applying to St Patrick's 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
View St Patrick's National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Patrick's National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Patrick's National School
How many pupils attend St Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has 385 pupils enrolled, 191 girls and 194 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?
No. St Patrick's 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 Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.