Admissions to Catherine McAuley NS
To start the application process, a copy of the educational psychologist’s report, which diagnoses severe Dyslexia (as defined and outlined in the admissions policy for the purposes of enrolment) should be forwarded to the principal of Catherine McAuley National School by email or hard copy. This can be done directly by a parent or guardian. It is also possible for a school principal or educational psychologist, with the permission of the parents or guardians, to send us a report.
Next complete the application form and attach it to the email or send a hard copy. It is most important to ensure that clear contact details are enclosed with it: name, full home address, and contact numbers, as well as the name of the pupil’s current school.
Applications must be received by Thursday, 17th December 2026, in order to be considered for September 2027. Applications received after this date will not be considered under any circumstances.
Decisions concerning enrolment will be communicated on Friday 29th January 2027. This is due to NCSE deadlines for enrolment and transport applications. Currently, we have 99 places in total at Catherine McAuley National School, with an average of 50 places available each year.
📌 Catherine McAuley NS – Application Checklist: Enrolment for September 2027
✅ Step 1: Submit Documents to Catherine McAuley NS
⦁ Deadline: December 17th, 2026
⦁ Email to info@catherinemcauleyns.ie (hard or soft copy accepted) must include:
⦁ Educational Psychology Report (≤ 2 years old)
⦁ Application Form & any additional reports
🎯 Enrolment Criteria (All 3 Required)
1. Average IQ (FSIQ or GAI): 90 or above
2. Word Reading Subtest: Score at or below the 1st or 2nd percentile
3. Clinician’s Recommendation: Must state child should attend a reading school/unit
⚠️ Places are offered in ascending order of Word Reading scores.
⚠️ A score at the 1st or 2nd percentile does not guarantee a place.
📅 Key Dates
⦁ December 17th, 2026 → Reports
⦁ January 2027 → Enrolment process
⦁ February 2027 → Decisions issued
📌 Additional Notes
⦁ If the assessment recommends Assistive Technology, apply through your current school immediately (must be within 2 years of the report).
⦁ Consider also applying to other Reading Schools/Classes in Dublin especially if distance to school is considerable:
👉 ⦁ Dyslexia Association of Ireland List of Reading Schools and classes