St Pius X National School Boys
Terenure, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 511 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19177U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Pius X Boys’ National School is a Catholic primary school situated in Fortfield Park, Terenure, serving the Templeogue community. The school provides a positive, inclusive and affirmative environment that blends Christian values with a welcoming attitude to children of all belief systems. Its ethos stresses mutual respect, partnership between home, school and the wider community, and a commitment to nurturing each boy’s individual talents through high standards of behaviour and academic achievement. The school operates a modern, progressive centre of education with 32 full‑time teachers, 11 Special Needs Assistants, and dedicated support staff. Recent building programmes (2006, 2008 and 2019) have expanded classrooms and support rooms, creating well‑equipped learning spaces for a broad curriculum that includes strong programmes in the arts, music, and sport. A long‑standing emphasis on physical education, music, and extracurricular activities such as GAA, swimming, tennis and school productions underpins a holistic approach that aims to develop resilient young men equipped for future challenges.
History
St Pius X Primary schools were founded in 1965, initially occupying six prefabricated classrooms on land leased from St Mary’s rugby club adjacent to the parish church. The boys’ school opened on 15 February 1965 with 117 pupils. In January 1971 the permanent school buildings at Fortfield Park were officially opened and blessed, providing 16 classrooms each for the boys’ and girls’ schools and accommodating 1 130 children taught by 28 teachers. Governance by a Board of Management began in 1975. Notable milestones include a presidential visit by Mary McAleese in 2005 and the celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary in 2015, during which a commemorative book was produced and a tricolour presented by the Defence Forces. Ongoing development has seen further classroom extensions in 2006, 2008 and 2019, supporting a contemporary educational environment.
Applying to St Pius X National School Boys
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 Pius X National School Boys. 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 Pius X National School Boys
How many pupils attend St Pius X National School Boys?
St Pius X National School Boys has 511 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Pius X National School Boys a DEIS school?
No. St Pius X National School Boys 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 Pius X National School Boys?
St Pius X National School Boys has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.