St Philips Senior National School
Clonsilla, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 231 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 115 girls, 116 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19643A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Philips Senior National School, situated on Mountview Road in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, provides primary education for children from junior infants to sixth class. The school’s ethos centres on three pillars – a feeling of safety, a sense of belonging and the joy of learning – and it seeks to nurture each pupil’s talents across the arts, sport and the classroom. A broad, balanced curriculum encourages creativity, critical thinking and physical wellbeing, with programmes such as Marathon Kids, fitness weeks and regular cultural outings that link classroom learning to the wider community. The school environment is designed to support holistic development. Purpose‑built classrooms are complemented by dedicated spaces for art, music and physical activity, and the school maintains a strong focus on safeguarding through comprehensive child‑protection, anti‑bullying and code of behaviour policies. Modern technology and data‑protection measures are embedded in daily practice, ensuring a secure and forward‑looking learning centre for all students.
Applying to St Philips Senior 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 Philips Senior 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 Philips Senior National School
How many pupils attend St Philips Senior National School?
St Philips Senior National School has 231 pupils enrolled, 115 girls and 116 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Philips Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Philips Senior 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 Philips Senior National School?
St Philips Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.