How many pupils go to SN San Vinseann Cailin?

SN San Vinseann Cailin has 208 pupils: 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN San Vinseann Cailin a mixed school?

No. SN San Vinseann Cailin is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of SN San Vinseann Cailin?

SN San Vinseann Cailin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN San Vinseann Cailin teach through Irish?

No. SN San Vinseann Cailin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN San Vinseann Cailin a DEIS school?

Yes. SN San Vinseann Cailin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN San Vinseann Cailin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN San Vinseann Cailin's roll number, 15056L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN San Vinseann Cailin?

The closest is St Vincents Inf Boys. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN San Vinseann Cailin

Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

208 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN San Vinseann Cailin is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 XT04). Margaret O'Connor is the principal of SN San Vinseann Cailin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 208
Boys and girls: Girls only · 208 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15056L

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 SN San Vinseann Cailin?: SN San Vinseann Cailin is a primary school in Dublin 1, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 XT04).
Who is the principal of SN San Vinseann Cailin?: Margaret O'Connor is the principal of SN San Vinseann Cailin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN San Vinseann Cailin?: SN San Vinseann Cailin has 208 pupils: 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN San Vinseann Cailin a mixed school?: No. SN San Vinseann Cailin is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of SN San Vinseann Cailin?: SN San Vinseann Cailin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN San Vinseann Cailin teach through Irish?: No. SN San Vinseann Cailin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN San Vinseann Cailin a DEIS school?: Yes. SN San Vinseann Cailin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN San Vinseann Cailin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN San Vinseann Cailin's roll number, 15056L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN San Vinseann Cailin?: The closest is St Vincents Inf Boys. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN San Vinseann Cailin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN San Vinseann CailinThis school		208	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Vincents Inf BoysDublin 1	100 m	88	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St L O Tooles 2 SpecDublin 1	300 m	14	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Columbas NS MixedDublin 3	300 m	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil ui Chonaill Boys SeniorsDublin 1	400 m	155	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
An Taonad ReamhscoileDublin 1	500 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Lorcan O Tuathail Senior BoysDublin 1	500 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

North William Street
Dublin 1
D01XT04

Principal: Margaret O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 874 0048
Email: [email protected]
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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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