Admissions and Enrolment
Junior Infants August 2027 Entry Application and Decision Dates
The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants
| The school will commence accepting applications for admission on | October 1st 2026 at 00.01hrs |
| The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on | October 22nd 2026 at 15.00hrs |
| The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is | November 4th 2026 |
| The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is | November 18th 2026 |
We operate a waiting list system and if any parents decline a place offered to them, we will offer that place to the next eligible child on the waiting list.
Click here for a copy of the Admissions Notice 2026-2027.
By completing an Expression of Interest Form now we will notify you when applications open for Junior Infants 2027.
Applications for Admission to classes other than Junior Infants
Most of our classes are full at present and we are operating waiting lists.
To apply for a place, please complete an Application Form.
When completing the form you will be asked to ‘Choose an Admission List’, where you can choose the class you are making the application for.
You will receive a response advising if a place is available or with an option to be put on a waiting list for that class.
Junior Infants August 2028 Entry and Beyond
Applications for school places open each October for the coming school year. Applications for Junior Infants 2028 will open in October 2027.
If you would like to be notified when registrations open for future Junior Infants classes, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.
For full details of the Admission Process, please see our Admissions and Enrolment Policy
Other Information
Transition to Primary School
For more information and advice for parents of children starting in primary school read the National Parents Council publication Making the transition from Early Education to Primary Education.
Do I Have to pay for my Child to Attend School?
In Ireland all children are entitled to free primary and post-primary education. Like most primary schools, St Francis NS is funded by the state.
It is the legal responsibility of the parents/guardians to pay for their child’s uniform, certain materials, trips etc. From September 2023 school books and copy books are provided to all pupils under the Government Grant Funded School Books scheme.
If however you have difficulty meeting school costs you may be entitled to a back to school grant. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme is open from 1 June to 30 September. Click here for further information. Application forms are from all social welfare offices and Intreo centres, via SMS (text “Form BTSCFA” followed by your name and address to 51909) or you may email the Department at BSCFA@welfare.ie.