Scoil Ursula N.S.

School History

The school, Scoil Ursula, is named in honour of St. Ursula, who is the patron Saint of the Ursuline Order of Religious Sisters, to which the sisters belong. Ursula was chosen as she was a role model for women, a contemporary patroness for learning and a courageous leader.

The present building was opened in February, 1966. It was already too small for the numbers on roll and in 1975 an additional infant block of six rooms was completed. This building was refurbished in the Summer of 2000. The senior part of the school underwent major developments over the summer of 2007 with new floors, windows, doors, sinks and toilets being installed.

There are currently 380 pupils on roll. The teaching staff numbers 22, including the Principal, a Resource Team, and Language Teachers. The school has two special needs assistants, a full-time secretary and care-taker.

The school is located in a largely middle-class area, with many houses at the top end of the market. In recent years there has been considerable development in the area of both social and private housing, resulting in a good social mix of pupils. There would be a high percentage of employment among parents of pupils attending the school, with many pupils coming from professional backgrounds. There are also pockets of disadvantage in the catchment area.