How many pupils go to Drumcondra NS?

Drumcondra NS has 81 pupils: 48 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Drumcondra NS a mixed school?

Yes. Drumcondra NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Drumcondra NS?

Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Drumcondra NS a DEIS school?

No. Drumcondra NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Drumcondra NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumcondra NS's roll number, 15895H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Drumcondra NS?

The closest is Grace Park Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Drumcondra NS

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

81 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Drumcondra NS is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 VY58). Karl Lawless is the principal of Drumcondra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 81
Boys and girls: Mixed · 48 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15895H

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 Drumcondra NS?: Drumcondra NS is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 VY58).
Who is the principal of Drumcondra NS?: Karl Lawless is the principal of Drumcondra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drumcondra NS?: Drumcondra NS has 81 pupils: 48 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumcondra NS a mixed school?: Yes. Drumcondra NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumcondra NS?: Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra NS teach through Irish?: No. Drumcondra NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumcondra NS a DEIS school?: No. Drumcondra NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Drumcondra NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumcondra NS's roll number, 15895H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drumcondra NS?: The closest is Grace Park Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drumcondra NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drumcondra NSThis school		81	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Grace Park Educate Together National SchoolDublin 9	200 m	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Josephs for Blind NSDublin 9	200 m	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Joseph's Adolescent SchoolDublin 3	500 m	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks N SchoolDublin 9	600 m	449	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Corpus Christi NSDublin 9	800 m	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSDublin 3	900 m	212	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Church Avenue
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
D09VY58

Principal: Karl Lawless on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 4886
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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