Star Of The Sea Boys National School
Sandymount, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15995L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Star of the Sea Boys National School is a Catholic primary school for boys from Junior Infant to Sixth Class, situated on the grounds of St Mary’s Church in Sandymount, Dublin 4. The school follows the Irish primary curriculum while adopting an expansive syllabus that balances academic rigour with creative and physical development. Core values such as respect, care and intellectual curiosity are woven into daily life, encouraging pupils to engage with both scholarly subjects and artistic pursuits, including music, drama and visual arts. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, welcoming children of all faiths and providing specialised support for pupils with a wide range of educational needs, including an autism‑specific special class. A vibrant co‑curricular programme offers Gaelic football, debating, and various clubs, supported by modern communication tools such as the Aladdin app. The active Parents Association organises community events like the annual Christmas Fair and the Star Boys Calendar, fostering a close‑knit community that has served families in the area for several generations.
Applying to Star Of The Sea Boys National 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 Star Of The Sea Boys National 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 Star Of The Sea Boys National School
How many pupils attend Star Of The Sea Boys National School?
Star Of The Sea Boys National School has 223 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Star Of The Sea Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Star Of The Sea Boys National 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 Star Of The Sea Boys National School?
Star Of The Sea Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.