Brief History and General Information

The red brick school was built in 1856. Originally it catered for all the four to seven year old children in the Parish of Malahide.

In 1956 the white Infant School was built.

In 1985 our present school was built combining the old “Red School” as it was known locally and the white Infant School.

In 1996 the Parish of Malahide was divided and the new Parish of Yellow Walls was constituted. St. Sylvester’s Infants School is now in the new Parish and the children transfer from here to Pope John Paul II Senior School.

In 2007 five extra semi-permanent classrooms were built and two extra learning support rooms.
St. Sylvester’s School caters for children from Junior Infants to 1st Standard. Many parents will testify to the merit of having a school devoted entirely to this young age group. St. Sylvester’s School is one of only nine Infant Schools in Ireland. The entire school ethos reflects this young age-group.
We are proud of the fact that we have built an excellent reputation for early education where the needs of each child are given thoughtful consideration.
Our school is one of the most tastefully designed and well equipped Infant Schools in the country – situated beside the beautiful Malahide Castle grounds which provide us with interesting nature walks and sports facilities.