St Vincents Glasnevin
Glasnevin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 408 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60400F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Vincent’s is a Catholic boys’ secondary school situated in Glasnevin, operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST). The school builds on the Christian Brothers’ tradition, fostering a community where the values of truth, justice, tolerance and understanding are central to everyday life. A strong Catholic ethos underpins the curriculum, encouraging students to develop both academically and morally, while promoting self‑reliance, leadership and a sense of social responsibility. The learning environment is designed to support a wide range of abilities, offering robust academic programmes alongside dedicated support for gifted learners and those needing additional assistance. Partnerships with parents and guardians are prioritised to ensure each pupil’s welfare, happiness and dignity are upheld. Modern facilities, including subject‑specific departments and an online portal for payments and resources, enable students to engage fully with their studies and extracurricular activities, preparing them for the challenges of adult life.
Applying to St Vincents Glasnevin
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
View St Vincents Glasnevin's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Vincents Glasnevin. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Vincents Glasnevin
How many pupils attend St Vincents Glasnevin?
St Vincents Glasnevin has 408 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Vincents Glasnevin a DEIS school?
Yes. St Vincents Glasnevin 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 Vincents Glasnevin?
St Vincents Glasnevin has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.