St Vincents Inf Boys
Dublin 1, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 88 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15816I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Vincent’s Infant Boys’ School is a vibrant early‑years primary school situated on William Street North in the heart of Ballybough, Dublin, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Croke Park Stadium. The school caters for Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class, providing a seamless transition for children aged three to six years. Its educational philosophy centres on an engaging, child‑led approach that encourages active learning through a rich variety of teaching methods, ensuring that the individual needs and interests of each pupil are met. The school’s learning environment is designed to foster curiosity and confidence, with spaces that support both collaborative and independent activities. Emphasis is placed on developing foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social interaction and creative expression, while also promoting physical wellbeing through regular outdoor play. Strong links with the local community and a commitment to inclusive practice underpin the school’s aim to nurture well‑rounded, enthusiastic learners ready for the next stage of their education.
Applying to St Vincents Inf 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 Vincents Inf 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 Vincents Inf Boys
How many pupils attend St Vincents Inf Boys?
St Vincents Inf Boys has 88 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Vincents Inf Boys a DEIS school?
Yes. St Vincents Inf Boys 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 Inf Boys?
St Vincents Inf Boys has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.