How many pupils go to Rathfarnham Parish NS?

Rathfarnham Parish NS has 215 pupils: 103 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Rathfarnham Parish NS a mixed school?

Yes. Rathfarnham Parish NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Rathfarnham Parish NS?

Rathfarnham Parish 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 Rathfarnham Parish NS teach through Irish?

No. Rathfarnham Parish NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Rathfarnham Parish NS a DEIS school?

No. Rathfarnham Parish NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Rathfarnham Parish NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathfarnham Parish NS's roll number, 14939T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Rathfarnham Parish NS?

The closest is Cheeverstown Sp Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Rathfarnham Parish NS

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

215 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Rathfarnham Parish NS is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 X051). Eoin Leonard is the principal of Rathfarnham Parish NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Mixed · 103 boys, 112 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14939T

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 Rathfarnham Parish NS?: Rathfarnham Parish NS is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 X051).
Who is the principal of Rathfarnham Parish NS?: Eoin Leonard is the principal of Rathfarnham Parish NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathfarnham Parish NS?: Rathfarnham Parish NS has 215 pupils: 103 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathfarnham Parish NS a mixed school?: Yes. Rathfarnham Parish NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathfarnham Parish NS?: Rathfarnham Parish 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 Rathfarnham Parish NS teach through Irish?: No. Rathfarnham Parish NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathfarnham Parish NS a DEIS school?: No. Rathfarnham Parish NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rathfarnham Parish NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathfarnham Parish NS's roll number, 14939T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathfarnham Parish NS?: The closest is Cheeverstown Sp Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Rathfarnham Parish NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rathfarnham Parish NSThis school		215	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Cheeverstown Sp SchDublin 6W	700 m	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick GNSDublin 16	800 m	472	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolDublin 16	1.0 km	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16	1.0 km	375	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Pius X G NSDublin 6W	1.0 km	540	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Pius X NS BoysDublin 6	1.1 km	511	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Washington Lane
Rathfarnham
Dublin 14
D14X051

Principal: Eoin Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 494 3470
Email: [email protected]
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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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