St.Patricksboys National School
Ringsend, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 137 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 1 girls, 136 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 03917V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Patrick’s BNS Ringsend is a Catholic national school situated in the heart of Dublin’s Ringsend community. The school prides itself on providing an inclusive, child‑centred education that reflects the multicultural landscape of modern Ireland. With an average class size of 16 pupils and a low teacher‑to‑student ratio of around 13:1 in the junior classes, learning is delivered through active, play‑based approaches that are largely textbook‑free in the infant years. The ethos is built around a welcoming environment where every child is valued, cared for and supported to reach their full potential. The school offers a broad range of facilities and programmes to enrich the pupil experience. A strong sporting tradition includes GAA, soccer, basketball, rowing, rugby and swimming, complemented by hot lunches provided under the DEIS scheme. As a Google‑linked school, each child from Senior Infants to Sixth Class has access to a Chromebook, supporting digital learning and helping to bridge the digital divide. Community engagement is fostered through strong links with the Parents’ Association, local clubs and initiatives such as buddy benches, gardening projects and cultural celebrations, creating a vibrant, tightly‑knit school community.
History
St Patrick’s BNS Ringsend has been educating generations of local children for nearly sixty years, developing a strong reputation as a community‑focused, Catholic school under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Applying to St.Patricksboys 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.Patricksboys 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.Patricksboys National School
How many pupils attend St.Patricksboys National School?
St.Patricksboys National School has 137 pupils enrolled, 1 girls and 136 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St.Patricksboys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St.Patricksboys 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.Patricksboys National School?
St.Patricksboys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.