How many pupils go to Central Infs School?

Central Infs School has 149 pupils: 77 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Central Infs School a mixed school?

Yes. Central Infs School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Central Infs School?

Central Infs School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Central Infs School teach through Irish?

No. Central Infs School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Central Infs School a DEIS school?

Yes. Central Infs School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Central Infs School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Central Infs School's roll number, 01795A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Central Infs School?

The closest is Central Senior Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Central Infs School

Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

149 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Central Infs School is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 ER24). Elaine Dunphy is the principal of Central Infs School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 149
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 72 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01795A

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 Central Infs School?: Central Infs School is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 ER24).
Who is the principal of Central Infs School?: Elaine Dunphy is the principal of Central Infs School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Central Infs School?: Central Infs School has 149 pupils: 77 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Central Infs School a mixed school?: Yes. Central Infs School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Central Infs School?: Central Infs School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Central Infs School teach through Irish?: No. Central Infs School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Central Infs School a DEIS school?: Yes. Central Infs School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Central Infs School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Central Infs School's roll number, 01795A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Central Infs School?: The closest is Central Senior Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Central Infs School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Central Infs SchoolThis school		149	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Central Senior Mixed NSDublin 1	100 m	227	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChaoimhinDublin 1	100 m	68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Rutland National SchoolDublin 1	400 m	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
An Taonad ReamhscoileDublin 1	500 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Cholaiste MhuireBaile Átha Cliath	500 m	161	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
City Quay NSDublin 2	600 m	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Marlborough Street
Dublin 1
D01ER24

Principal: Elaine Dunphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 878 8344
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.centralmodelinfantschool.ie
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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