How many pupils go to St Patricks Girls NS?

St Patricks Girls NS has 143 pupils: 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patricks Girls NS a mixed school?

No. St Patricks Girls NS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of St Patricks Girls NS?

St Patricks Girls NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Patricks Girls NS teach through Irish?

No. St Patricks Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patricks Girls NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Patricks Girls NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Patricks Girls NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Girls NS's roll number, 15253N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patricks Girls NS?

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

St Patricks Girls NS

Dublin 4, Co. Dublin

143 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Patricks Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 CH58). Brenda Brooks is the principal of St Patricks Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 143
Boys and girls: Girls only · 143 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15253N

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 St Patricks Girls NS?: St Patricks Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 CH58).
Who is the principal of St Patricks Girls NS?: Brenda Brooks is the principal of St Patricks Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks Girls NS?: St Patricks Girls NS has 143 pupils: 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks Girls NS a mixed school?: No. St Patricks Girls NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Patricks Girls NS?: St Patricks Girls NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks Girls NS teach through Irish?: No. St Patricks Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks Girls NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Patricks Girls NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Patricks Girls NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Girls NS's roll number, 15253N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks Girls NS?: The closest is Naomh Padraig Boys. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patricks Girls NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patricks Girls NSThis school		143	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig BoysDublin 4	100 m	137	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Paroiste Maitiu NfaDublin 4	700 m	212	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Star of the SeaDublin 4	900 m	223	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Christopher's NSDublin 4	about 1.1 km	598	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil EoinDublin 4	about 1.1 km	64	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Declans Special SchDublin 4	1.2 km	35	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cambridge Road
Ringsend
Dublin 4
D04CH58

Principal: Brenda Brooks on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 668 5928
Email: [email protected]
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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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