Balscadden NS

Ring Commons, Co. Dublin

198 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Balscadden NS is a primary school in Ring Commons, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 VK33). Christopher White is the principal of Balscadden NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
198
Boys and girls
Mixed · 99 boys, 99 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
09492W

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications close
Friday 23 October, 3pm

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Questions parents ask

Where is Balscadden NS?
Balscadden NS is a primary school in Ring Commons, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 VK33).
Who is the principal of Balscadden NS?
Christopher White is the principal of Balscadden NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Balscadden NS?
Balscadden NS has 198 pupils: 99 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Balscadden NS a mixed school?
Yes. Balscadden NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Balscadden NS?
Balscadden NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Balscadden NS teach through Irish?
No. Balscadden NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Balscadden NS a DEIS school?
No. Balscadden NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Balscadden NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Balscadden NS's roll number, 09492W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Balscadden NS?
The closest is Scoil Chormaic. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

Balscadden NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Balscadden NSThis school 198 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ChormaicBalbriggan 1.7 km 362 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Balbriggan Educate Together NSBalbriggan 1.7 km 356 Mixed Multi-denominational No Yes
St Georges NSBalbriggan 2.1 km 339 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Molaga Senior NSBalbriggan 2.8 km 422 Mixed Catholic No No
Crannog Nua Special SchoolPortrane 2.8 km 5 Mixed Not known No No
SN Naomh PadraigStamullen 2.8 km 524 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Balscadden
Ring Commons
Co. Dublin
K32VK33

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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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