How many pupils go to Naomh Padraig Boys?

Naomh Padraig Boys has 137 pupils: 136 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Naomh Padraig Boys a mixed school?

Naomh Padraig Boys takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Naomh Padraig Boys?

Naomh Padraig Boys has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Naomh Padraig Boys teach through Irish?

No. Naomh Padraig Boys teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Naomh Padraig Boys a DEIS school?

Yes. Naomh Padraig Boys is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Naomh Padraig Boys's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naomh Padraig Boys's roll number, 03917V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Naomh Padraig Boys?

The closest is St Patricks Girls NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Naomh Padraig Boys

Dublin 4, Co. Dublin

137 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Naomh Padraig Boys is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 AP98). Ian Lane is the principal of Naomh Padraig Boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 137
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 136 boys, 1 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 03917V

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 Naomh Padraig Boys?: Naomh Padraig Boys is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 AP98).
Who is the principal of Naomh Padraig Boys?: Ian Lane is the principal of Naomh Padraig Boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Naomh Padraig Boys?: Naomh Padraig Boys has 137 pupils: 136 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naomh Padraig Boys a mixed school?: Naomh Padraig Boys takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Naomh Padraig Boys?: Naomh Padraig Boys has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naomh Padraig Boys teach through Irish?: No. Naomh Padraig Boys teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naomh Padraig Boys a DEIS school?: Yes. Naomh Padraig Boys is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Naomh Padraig Boys's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naomh Padraig Boys's roll number, 03917V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Naomh Padraig Boys?: The closest is St Patricks Girls NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Naomh Padraig Boys compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Naomh Padraig BoysThis school		137	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks Girls NSDublin 4	100 m	143	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Paroiste Maitiu NfaDublin 4	700 m	212	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Star of the SeaDublin 4	900 m	223	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil EoinDublin 4	about 1.1 km	64	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Christopher's NSDublin 4	about 1.1 km	598	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Declans Special SchDublin 4	1.2 km	35	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cambridge Road
Ringsend
Dublin 4
D04AP98

Principal: Ian Lane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 660 6825
Email: [email protected]
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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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