St Raphaels National School
Dublin 10, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 380 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 198 girls, 182 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19663G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Raphael’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. It provides full‑time education from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class and also offers an on‑site pre‑school and after‑school service, creating a seamless learning environment for children from early years to the end of primary education. The school places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of the whole community, integrating this focus into daily practice and a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes. The curriculum is complemented by a vibrant programme of activities that include sports, music, drama, creative arts and a podcast series, encouraging pupils to develop confidence and a love of learning beyond the classroom. A supportive parent body and active Parents Association underpin the school’s community spirit, while various student‑led committees – such as the Student Council, Active Schools Committee, Green School Committee, Podcast Committee and Wellbeing Committee – give pupils a voice in shaping their environment and promote leadership, environmental awareness and personal development.
Applying to St Raphaels 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 Raphaels 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 Raphaels National School
How many pupils attend St Raphaels National School?
St Raphaels National School has 380 pupils enrolled, 198 girls and 182 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Raphaels National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Raphaels 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 Raphaels National School?
St Raphaels National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.