How many pupils go to St Patrick's National School?

St Patrick's National School has 385 pupils: 194 boys and 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patrick's National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Patrick's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Patrick's National School?

St Patrick's National 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 St Patrick's National School teach through Irish?

No. St Patrick's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?

No. St Patrick's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Patrick's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's National School's roll number, 12554M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patrick's National School?

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

St Patrick's National School

Greystones, Co. Wicklow

385 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

St Patrick's National School is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 EY42). Rachel Harper is the principal of St Patrick's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 385
Boys and girls: Mixed · 194 boys, 191 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12554M

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: Monday 2 NovemberOnline application form via website link
Applications close: Sunday 22 November

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National School is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 EY42).
Who is the principal of St Patrick's National School?: Rachel Harper is the principal of St Patrick's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National School has 385 pupils: 194 boys and 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patrick's National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Patrick's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National 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 St Patrick's National School teach through Irish?: No. St Patrick's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?: No. St Patrick's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patrick's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's National School's roll number, 12554M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patrick's National School?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Caoimhghin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patrick's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patrick's National SchoolThis school		385	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh CaoimhghinGreystones	400 m	459	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids SchoolGreystones	400 m	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Greystones Educate Together National SchoolGreystones	1.1 km	440	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na gCloch LiathGreystones	1.2 km	227	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
St Laurences NSGreystones	1.4 km	666	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Greystones Community NSGreystones	1.6 km	412	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Church Road
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63EY42

Principal: Rachel Harper on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 287 5684
Email: [email protected]
Website: stpns.ie
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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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