How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has 286 pupils: 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?

No. Scoil Mhuire is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 11894I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Dublin 4, Co. Dublin

286 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 DC04). Donncha Cleary is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 286
Boys and girls: Girls only · 286 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11894I

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Thursday 1 October (passed)Online application form
Applications close: Sunday 1 November
Offers by: Saturday 21 November
Accept by: Saturday 21 November to Saturday 5 DecemberMust confirm acceptance within period

Scoil Mhuire admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 DC04).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?: Donncha Cleary is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has 286 pupils: 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?: No. Scoil Mhuire is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 11894I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is Enable Ireland Sandymount School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		286	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Enable Ireland Sandymount SchoolDublin 4	500 m	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Star of the SeaDublin 4	1.0 km	223	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Shellybanks Educate Together National SchoolDublin 4	1.0 km	333	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Christopher's NSDublin 4	about 1.0 km	598	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil EoinDublin 4	about 1.0 km	64	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
SN Paroiste Maitiu NfaDublin 4	1.2 km	212	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Gilford Road
Sandymount
Dublin 4
D04DC04

Principal: Donncha Cleary on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 269 5273
Email: [email protected]
Website: scoilmhuiregns.ie
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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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