St. Raphaela’s is a Catholic Primary Girls’ school, under the Trusteeship of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Patronage of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin.
When considering our school for your child:
1. Familiarise yourself with our school, our ethos, our policies
It is important that parents and guardians read the policies of the school and familiarise themselves with St. Raphaela’s Ethos, Code of Behaviour, Admission Policy, Child Protection Policy and Anti Bullying Policies BEFORE applying. These are available to you here: School Policies
If your child is offered a place, you will be required to sign a statement agreeing to support school policies as a condition of enrolment (see Admission Policy).
2. Read the Admission Policy
The Admission Policy provides all information on the school’s enrolment procedures: Admission Policy, September 2020 If you have any questions on the above, please contact the school office by emailing: secretary@straphaelasns.ie
3. Register your Interest!
Once you have all the information you require, and asked any questions you would like answered, we would be delighted to receive your “Registration of Interest” form. You will need to submit a scanned copy of:
- Proof of your child’s current address (dated within the last two months) and
- Your child’s Birth Certificate or Passport
Please note, submitting this form does not guarantee enrolment.
Applications for September 2025 open from 1st October 2024.
Applications are processed throughout the rest of the school year in
line with our Admissions Policy
Applications for September 2025:
We will offer 50 places in Junior Infants in September 2025.
- Applications are open online between Tuesday 1st October and Sunday 3rd November 2024.
- The first round of offers for September 2025 will be issued by email by Friday 8th November 2024
- Acceptance of offers (with completed hard copy of relevant documentation) be received and confirmed by the office within two weeks of offer.
Applications for Senior Infants- Sixth Class (2025-2026) also open on 1st October 2024.
Procedures for processing late applications and wait lists are detailed within our Enrolment Policy.