St Vincent De Pauls Girls School
Dublin 9, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 305 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 283 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16753P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Vincent de Paul Senior Primary School, situated on Griffith Avenue in Marino, Dublin 9, provides primary education for children in 2nd‑ to 6th‑class. The school’s ethos is centred on the holistic development of each pupil, aiming to nurture intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered in a caring, inclusive environment that promotes a positive attitude to learning and encourages pupils to recognise their talents and achieve their full potential. The campus features a spacious school hall that supports a range of activities, alongside dedicated green and sporting initiatives that enhance environmental awareness and physical health. Recent developments have seen the school transition to co‑education, welcoming boys into 2nd class from September 2025, thereby expanding its community while maintaining strong home‑school links and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on a vibrant community spirit, with a focus on creating a secure, happy and engaging atmosphere for both pupils and staff.
History
St. Vincent de Paul Senior Primary School was founded in 1928 on Griffith Avenue as a parish school run by the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, locally known as the French Sisters of Charity, to serve the growing Marino area. By 1930 the school accommodated up to 700 pupils, with many classes containing fifty to sixty children. Over the decades the school has evolved, adding a spacious school hall and becoming a cherished institution for generations of local families. In September 2025 the school will become co‑educational, welcoming boys into 2nd class for the first time.
Applying to St Vincent De Pauls Girls 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 Pauls Girls 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 Pauls Girls School
How many pupils attend St Vincent De Pauls Girls School?
St Vincent De Pauls Girls School has 305 pupils enrolled, 283 girls and 22 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Vincent De Pauls Girls School a DEIS school?
No. St Vincent De Pauls Girls 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 Pauls Girls School?
St Vincent De Pauls Girls School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.