How many pupils go to Swords Borough NS?

Swords Borough NS has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Swords Borough NS a mixed school?

Yes. Swords Borough NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Swords Borough NS?

Swords Borough NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Swords Borough NS teach through Irish?

No. Swords Borough NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Swords Borough NS a DEIS school?

No. Swords Borough NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Swords Borough NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Swords Borough NS's roll number, 12358M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Swords Borough NS?

The closest is SN Cholmille B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Swords Borough NS

Swords, Co. Dublin

84 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Swords Borough NS is a primary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 Y179). Bryan Donovan is the principal of Swords Borough NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 84
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12358M

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 Swords Borough NS?: Swords Borough NS is a primary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 Y179).
Who is the principal of Swords Borough NS?: Bryan Donovan is the principal of Swords Borough NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Swords Borough NS?: Swords Borough NS has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Swords Borough NS a mixed school?: Yes. Swords Borough NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Swords Borough NS?: Swords Borough NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Swords Borough NS teach through Irish?: No. Swords Borough NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Swords Borough NS a DEIS school?: No. Swords Borough NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Swords Borough NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Swords Borough NS's roll number, 12358M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Swords Borough NS?: The closest is SN Cholmille B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Swords Borough NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Swords Borough NSThis school		84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Cholmille BSwords	600 m	320	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Cholmcille CSwords	600 m	326	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Brackenstown Senior NSSwords	800 m	530	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Cronans Junior National SchoolSwords	900 m	498	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
River Valley CNSSwords	about 1.3 km	143	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Holy Family Junior NSSwords	1.4 km	565	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Road
Swords
Co. Dublin
K67Y179

Principal: Bryan Donovan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 840 7036
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oldboroughschool.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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