How many pupils go to Whitechurch Nat School?

Whitechurch Nat School has 194 pupils: 109 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Whitechurch Nat School a mixed school?

Yes. Whitechurch Nat School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Whitechurch Nat School?

Whitechurch Nat School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Whitechurch Nat School teach through Irish?

No. Whitechurch Nat School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Whitechurch Nat School a DEIS school?

No. Whitechurch Nat School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Whitechurch Nat School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Whitechurch Nat School's roll number, 11638N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Whitechurch Nat School?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Whitechurch Nat School

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

194 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Whitechurch Nat School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 Y1X3). Sarah Richards is the principal of Whitechurch Nat School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 194
Boys and girls: Mixed · 109 boys, 85 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11638N

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Whitechurch Nat School?: Whitechurch Nat School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 Y1X3).
Who is the principal of Whitechurch Nat School?: Sarah Richards is the principal of Whitechurch Nat School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Whitechurch Nat School?: Whitechurch Nat School has 194 pupils: 109 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Whitechurch Nat School a mixed school?: Yes. Whitechurch Nat School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Whitechurch Nat School?: Whitechurch Nat School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Whitechurch Nat School teach through Irish?: No. Whitechurch Nat School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Whitechurch Nat School a DEIS school?: No. Whitechurch Nat School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Whitechurch Nat School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Whitechurch Nat School's roll number, 11638N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Whitechurch Nat School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Whitechurch Nat School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Whitechurch Nat SchoolThis school		194	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil MhuireDublin 16	1.0 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Bhaile EamonnDublin 16	1.2 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Marley Grange NSDublin 16	1.5 km	461	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Na Maighdine Muire GirlDublin 16	1.7 km	200	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Maighdine Mhuire BoysDublin 16	1.7 km	176	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil NaithiDublin 16	1.8 km	231	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Whitechurch Road
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16
D16Y1X3

Principal: Sarah Richards on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 494 2177
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whitechurchns.biz
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