How many pupils go to Clochar Loreto NS?

Clochar Loreto NS has 445 pupils: 5 boys and 440 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Clochar Loreto NS a mixed school?

Clochar Loreto NS takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Clochar Loreto NS?

Clochar Loreto NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Clochar Loreto NS teach through Irish?

No. Clochar Loreto NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Clochar Loreto NS a DEIS school?

No. Clochar Loreto NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Clochar Loreto NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar Loreto NS's roll number, 00729F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Clochar Loreto NS?

The closest is Rathfarnham Educate Together. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Clochar Loreto NS

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

445 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

Clochar Loreto NS is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 YY28). Mairéad Byrne is the principal of Clochar Loreto NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 445
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 5 boys, 440 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 00729F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Clochar Loreto NS?: Clochar Loreto NS is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 YY28).
Who is the principal of Clochar Loreto NS?: Mairéad Byrne is the principal of Clochar Loreto NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clochar Loreto NS?: Clochar Loreto NS has 445 pupils: 5 boys and 440 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clochar Loreto NS a mixed school?: Clochar Loreto NS takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Clochar Loreto NS?: Clochar Loreto NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clochar Loreto NS teach through Irish?: No. Clochar Loreto NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clochar Loreto NS a DEIS school?: No. Clochar Loreto NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Clochar Loreto NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar Loreto NS's roll number, 00729F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clochar Loreto NS?: The closest is Rathfarnham Educate Together. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Clochar Loreto NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clochar Loreto NSThis school		445	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Rathfarnham Educate TogetherDublin 14	300 m	188	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Mhuire BoysDublin 14	500 m	367	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta an Dea AoireDublin 14	700 m	209	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Marley Grange NSDublin 16	900 m	461	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16	1.2 km	375	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireDublin 16	1.5 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Grange Road
Rathfarnham
Dublin 14
D14YY28

Principal: Mairéad Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 493 1640
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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