St Philip The Apostle Junior National School
Clonsilla, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 184 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 87 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19601H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Philip the Apostle Junior National School offers a nurturing and vibrant setting for boys and girls from Junior Infants through 2nd Class. The school’s ethos centres on three core principles – safety, belonging and joy – and aims to inspire pupils to discover their talents across the arts, sport and academic pursuits. A dedicated team of staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere where each child feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential, while strong parental involvement is welcomed as an integral part of the school community. Located on Mountview Road in Coolmine, just minutes from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, the school benefits from easy access and a spacious site that reflects its historic roots as a former stud‑farm, symbolised in the school crest. Uniform is worn three days a week, complemented by a tracksuit on the remaining days, and the uniform colours (grey, blue, red and navy) reinforce a sense of identity. The crest also incorporates symbols of the patron saint, sport and the torch of enlightenment, underscoring the school’s commitment to holistic education, spiritual values and physical wellbeing.
Applying to St Philip The Apostle Junior 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 Philip The Apostle Junior 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 Philip The Apostle Junior National School
How many pupils attend St Philip The Apostle Junior National School?
St Philip The Apostle Junior National School has 184 pupils enrolled, 87 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Philip The Apostle Junior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Philip The Apostle Junior 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 Philip The Apostle Junior National School?
St Philip The Apostle Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.