How many pupils go to City Quay NS?

City Quay NS has 151 pupils: 87 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is City Quay NS a mixed school?

Yes. City Quay NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of City Quay NS?

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

Does City Quay NS teach through Irish?

No. City Quay NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is City Quay NS a DEIS school?

Yes. City Quay NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read City Quay NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by City Quay NS's roll number, 11578V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near City Quay NS?

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

City Quay NS

Dublin 2, Co. Dublin

151 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

City Quay NS is a primary school in Dublin 2, Co. Dublin (Eircode D02 H277). Philip Kelly is the principal of City Quay NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Mixed · 87 boys, 64 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11578V

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 City Quay NS?: City Quay NS is a primary school in Dublin 2, Co. Dublin (Eircode D02 H277).
Who is the principal of City Quay NS?: Philip Kelly is the principal of City Quay NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to City Quay NS?: City Quay NS has 151 pupils: 87 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is City Quay NS a mixed school?: Yes. City Quay NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of City Quay NS?: City Quay NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does City Quay NS teach through Irish?: No. City Quay NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is City Quay NS a DEIS school?: Yes. City Quay NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read City Quay NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by City Quay NS's roll number, 11578V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near City Quay NS?: The closest is Central Infs School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

City Quay NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
City Quay NSThis school		151	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Central Infs SchoolDublin 1	600 m	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Central Senior Mixed NSDublin 1	600 m	227	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChaoimhinDublin 1	700 m	68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Laurence O'Toole's National SchoolDublin 1	700 m	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rutland National SchoolDublin 1	900 m	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Lorcan O Tuathail Senior BoysDublin 1	900 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

City Quay
Gloucester Street South
Dublin 2
D02H277

Principal: Philip Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 671 3754
Email: [email protected]
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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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