St. Vincent De Paul Infant School
Dublin 9, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 334 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 158 girls, 176 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16754R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Vincent De Paul Infant School provides a nurturing environment for children in the Junior and Senior Infant classes, fostering a love of learning through a blend of play‑based and enquiry‑led approaches. The curriculum is enriched with hands‑on activities such as 3‑D shape exploration, free‑painting sessions and the use of iPads to develop number and letter formation skills. Regular classroom news updates highlight these interactive experiences, demonstrating the school’s commitment to integrating technology and creative arts into everyday learning. The school’s facilities include well‑equipped classrooms designated by room numbers, each tailored to support specific learning activities. Dedicated spaces for digital learning allow pupils to engage with educational apps, while ample provision for artistic expression encourages imagination and fine‑motor development. A clear academic calendar and accessible online resources ensure that families stay informed about term dates, PE days and other key events, reinforcing a strong partnership between home and school. A supportive ethos underpins daily routines, with teachers available for brief communications at drop‑off and home time, and a welcoming principal presence each morning. This collaborative atmosphere aims to build confidence, social skills and a solid foundation for future primary education.
Applying to St. Vincent De Paul Infant 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. Vincent De Paul Infant 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. Vincent De Paul Infant School
How many pupils attend St. Vincent De Paul Infant School?
St. Vincent De Paul Infant School has 334 pupils enrolled, 158 girls and 176 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Vincent De Paul Infant School a DEIS school?
No. St. Vincent De Paul Infant School 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. Vincent De Paul Infant School?
St. Vincent De Paul Infant School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.