How many pupils go to Gardiner Street Convent?

Gardiner Street Convent has 298 pupils: 150 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gardiner Street Convent a mixed school?

Yes. Gardiner Street Convent takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gardiner Street Convent?

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

Does Gardiner Street Convent teach through Irish?

No. Gardiner Street Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Gardiner Street Convent a DEIS school?

Yes. Gardiner Street Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gardiner Street Convent's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gardiner Street Convent's roll number, 12448N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gardiner Street Convent?

The closest is Hospital School CHI at Temple Street. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gardiner Street Convent

Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

298 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Gardiner Street Convent is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 H9C5). Eoin Murphy is the principal of Gardiner Street Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 298
Boys and girls: Mixed · 150 boys, 148 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12448N

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 Gardiner Street Convent?: Gardiner Street Convent is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 H9C5).
Who is the principal of Gardiner Street Convent?: Eoin Murphy is the principal of Gardiner Street Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gardiner Street Convent?: Gardiner Street Convent has 298 pupils: 150 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gardiner Street Convent a mixed school?: Yes. Gardiner Street Convent takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gardiner Street Convent?: Gardiner Street Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gardiner Street Convent teach through Irish?: No. Gardiner Street Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Gardiner Street Convent a DEIS school?: Yes. Gardiner Street Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gardiner Street Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gardiner Street Convent's roll number, 12448N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gardiner Street Convent?: The closest is Hospital School CHI at Temple Street. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gardiner Street Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gardiner Street ConventThis school		298	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Hospital School CHI at Temple StreetDublin 1	200 m	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ui Chonaill Boys SeniorsDublin 1	500 m	155	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Cholaiste MhuireBaile Átha Cliath	500 m	161	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
An Taonad ReamhscoileDublin 1	500 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rutland National SchoolDublin 1	600 m	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Paradise Place ETNSDublin 7	700 m	239	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes

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Contact

Gardiner Street
Belvedere Court
Dublin 1
D01H9C5

Principal: Eoin Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 872 2894
Email: [email protected]
Website: gardinerstreetschool.ie
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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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