St Patricks National School
Diswellstown Lawn, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 867 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 403 girls, 464 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20130B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Patrick’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Diswellstown Road in Castleknock, Dublin 15. The school provides a full primary curriculum from Junior Infants through Fifth Class, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Emphasis is placed on developing literacy, numeracy and digital skills, with resources such as the Mangahigh online learning platform and a range of interactive classroom tools supporting personalised learning pathways. The school’s ethos promotes cultural enrichment and community involvement. Regular events such as Bike Week, art showcases and environmental projects under the “Green” theme encourage pupils to engage creatively and responsibly with their surroundings. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, dedicated spaces for art and technology, and safe outdoor areas for physical activity. A strong partnership with parents is facilitated through online portals for enrolments and communication, ensuring transparent and efficient administration. St. Patrick’s also prioritises student wellbeing, offering a smartphone‑free voluntary policy and personal accident cover. The school’s commitment to holistic development is reflected in its diverse extracurricular programmes, which aim to nurture confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
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
View St Patricks 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 Patricks 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 Patricks National School
How many pupils attend St Patricks National School?
St Patricks National School has 867 pupils enrolled, 403 girls and 464 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.