St Pauls Secondary School
Dublin 12, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 466 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60902G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Paul’s Secondary School is a Catholic voluntary secondary school for girls located in Greenhills, Dublin. The school provides a broad, value‑based education that balances academic rigour with spiritual, creative and personal development. With an enrolment of around 470 pupils, St Paul’s offers a wide range of curricular subjects and co‑curricular programmes, enabling each student to pursue individual interests and achieve her personal best. The ethos “Omnibus Omnia – all things to all” underpins a caring, inclusive and respectful learning community where diversity is celebrated and every learner is regarded as sacred and deserving of respect. The school’s facilities are described as excellent, supporting high‑quality teaching and learning within a supportive environment. Core values of Care, Inclusion and Respect guide policies and everyday practice, fostering a safe, vibrant atmosphere that encourages belonging, mutual respect and personal responsibility. A strong tradition of academic excellence is complemented by notable alumni who have distinguished themselves in the arts, science, business and law, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, hopeful and generous members of society.
History
St Paul’s Secondary School was founded in 1965 by the Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle. It now operates under the trusteeship of the Le Chéile Trust, continuing its Catholic tradition while responding to the needs of a changing society.
Applying to St Pauls Secondary 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Pauls Secondary 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Pauls Secondary School
How many pupils attend St Pauls Secondary School?
St Pauls Secondary School has 466 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Pauls Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Pauls Secondary 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 Pauls Secondary School?
St Pauls Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.