Rathgar NS

Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

94 pupilsMixedMethodist

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At a glance

Rathgar NS is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 DK35). Ivan Pearson is the principal of Rathgar NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
94
Boys and girls
Mixed · 48 boys, 46 girls
Ethos
Methodist
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14717B

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 Rathgar NS?
Rathgar NS is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 DK35).
Who is the principal of Rathgar NS?
Ivan Pearson is the principal of Rathgar NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathgar NS?
Rathgar NS has 94 pupils: 48 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathgar NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rathgar NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathgar NS?
Rathgar NS has a Methodist ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathgar NS teach through Irish?
No. Rathgar NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathgar NS a DEIS school?
No. Rathgar NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rathgar NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathgar NS's roll number, 14717B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathgar NS?
The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Stratford. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 14 schools in Dublin 6 · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Rathgar NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rathgar NSThis school 94 Mixed Methodist No No
Scoil Naisiunta StratfordDublin 6 500 m 88 Mixed Jewish No No
St Peters Special SchDublin 6 500 m 70 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs Boys NSDublin 6 700 m 363 Boys Catholic No No
Zion Parish Primary SchoolDublin 6 700 m 91 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil MologaDublin 6W 800 m 229 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Harolds Cross NSDublin 6W 800 m 398 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Rathgar Avenue
Dublin 6
D06DK35

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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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