Zion Parish Primary School
Rathgar, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 91 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14917J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Zion Parish Primary School is a co‑educational national school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, situated beside Zion Parish Church in the village of Rathgar, South Dublin. The school operates four multi‑grade classrooms that combine junior and senior infants, first and second classes, third and fourth classes, and fifth and sixth classes, providing a seamless learning environment for pupils aged 4‑12. Teaching is supported by two support teachers and a special needs assistant, ensuring that additional learning needs are met within the mainstream setting. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Anglican tradition, promoting honesty, charity, kindness, patience and personal responsibility while welcoming children of all faiths and none. A strong emphasis is placed on the moral, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of each pupil, with a “Be Kind and Gentle” golden rule guiding daily interactions. Religious Education follows the Department of Education guidelines and incorporates the “Follow Me” programme, respecting families’ rights to withdraw their child from RE lessons if required. In 2021 the school received a Next Generation EU grant as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling the provision of iPads, digital literacy and numeracy subscriptions and upgraded Wi‑Fi infrastructure. This initiative narrows the digital divide and supports learners at risk of educational disadvantage, reinforcing the school’s commitment to inclusive, modern education.
Applying to Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion Parish Primary School
How many pupils attend Zion Parish Primary School?
Zion Parish Primary School has 91 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Zion Parish Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Zion 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 Zion Parish Primary School?
Zion Parish Primary School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.