Taney Parish Primary School
Dundrum, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 384 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 182 girls, 202 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15284B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Taney Parish Primary School is the Church of Ireland parish school serving the Taney community in Dundrum, Dublin. It provides a co‑educational, child‑centred curriculum for 390 pupils from Junior Infants to 6th Class, with two classrooms per year group. The school places a strong emphasis on a broad and balanced education, offering extensive opportunities in the arts, sport and extracurricular activities such as cultural tours, church services and charity projects, all designed to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of responsibility. The campus combines historic charm with modern facilities. Recent building programmes have produced a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art environment that includes learning support rooms, a well‑stocked library and a dedicated drama space. These resources support a diverse student body and enable the school to deliver a rich curriculum that meets the needs of a 21st‑century learning community while maintaining a happy, inclusive atmosphere.
History
Taney Parish Primary School was founded in 1792 as a charitable parochial school for the under‑privileged of the parish, originally providing education, clothing and food. In 1898 it entered the National Education System and received roll number 15284, retaining this identifier to the present day. The school grew steadily, moving from its 1897 building to a new six‑classroom facility opened in November 1970 under Principal Robert W. Smyth. Further expansion in the 1970s created an 18‑teacher institution, and a major building programme under Principal Beryl Tilson replaced prefabricated structures with a purpose‑built complex. Subsequent extensions added learning support rooms, a library and drama space, and the school now stands as the largest Church of Ireland national school in the Republic of Ireland, continuing a tradition of over two centuries of service to the Dundrum community.
Applying to Taney Parish 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 Taney Parish 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 Taney Parish Primary School
How many pupils attend Taney Parish Primary School?
Taney Parish Primary School has 384 pupils enrolled, 182 girls and 202 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Taney Parish Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Taney Parish Primary 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 Taney Parish Primary School?
Taney Parish Primary School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.