Stanhope St Primary School
Stoneybatter, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 384 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 240 girls, 144 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09932B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Stanhope Street Primary School is a warm, welcoming primary school situated in the heart of Dublin 7. Since September 2022 the school has operated as a fully co‑educational, vertically‑structured institution, catering for over 370 pupils from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school’s ethos promotes a caring, holistic approach to education, encouraging each child to develop confidence, self‑esteem and a love of learning within a safe, happy environment. The campus boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed to support a broad curriculum and diverse learning needs. There are 18 spacious classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and computer stations, eight dedicated learning‑support rooms, a fully‑fitted computer suite, a colourful library, a music room with a range of instruments, and specialised spaces such as a parents’ room and a Home‑School Liaison Office. Communal areas include a purpose‑built hall for assemblies, PE, yoga and GAA, an expansive performance hall with stage, two outdoor basketball courts, and a newly‑developed courtyard and soft‑surface yard that provide safe outdoor learning and exercise spaces. All areas are wheelchair‑accessible, with lifts and wide corridors throughout the three‑storey building.
History
The school was founded by the Religious Sisters of Charity on 2 October 1867 and is located on Manor Street in the Parish of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7. Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Congregation, lived in the original convent on Stanhope Street from 1819 to 1826. The original 1867 building was demolished in March 2010; construction of the new three‑storey school began on 1 May 2013 and the doors opened to pupils and staff on 1 September 2014. The school was officially blessed by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on 5 June 2015 and opened by former pupil Joan Burton TD. In September 2022 the school changed status to become a fully co‑educational primary school, a transition that is being implemented on a phased, vertical basis.
Applying to Stanhope St Primary 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 Stanhope St Primary 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 Stanhope St Primary School
How many pupils attend Stanhope St Primary School?
Stanhope St Primary School has 384 pupils enrolled, 240 girls and 144 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Stanhope St Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Stanhope St Primary 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 Stanhope St Primary School?
Stanhope St Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.