How many pupils go to St Patricks Boys National School?

St Patricks Boys National School has 370 pupils: 370 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patricks Boys National School a mixed school?

No. St Patricks Boys National School is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Patricks Boys National School?

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

Does St Patricks Boys National School teach through Irish?

No. St Patricks Boys National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patricks Boys National School a DEIS school?

No. St Patricks Boys National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Patricks Boys National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Boys National School's roll number, 16267G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patricks Boys National School?

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

St Patricks Boys National School

Donabate, Co. Dublin

370 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

St Patricks Boys National School is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 W309). Brian Horan is the principal of St Patricks Boys National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 370
Boys and girls: Boys only · 370 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16267G

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 Boys National School?: St Patricks Boys National School is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 W309).
Who is the principal of St Patricks Boys National School?: Brian Horan is the principal of St Patricks Boys National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks Boys National School?: St Patricks Boys National School has 370 pupils: 370 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks Boys National School a mixed school?: No. St Patricks Boys National School is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Patricks Boys National School?: St Patricks Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks Boys National School teach through Irish?: No. St Patricks Boys National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks Boys National School a DEIS school?: No. St Patricks Boys National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks Boys National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Boys National School's roll number, 16267G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks Boys National School?: The closest is SN C Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patricks Boys National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patricks Boys National SchoolThis school		370	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN C Naomh PadraigDonabate	100 m	376	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NSDonabate	600 m	414	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na MaraDomhnach Bat	800 m	123	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Rush NSRush	3.7 km	698	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rush and Lusk Educate Together NSLusk	4.2 km	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Corduff NSLusk	4.5 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Donabate
Co. Dublin
K36W309

Principal: Brian Horan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 843 6168
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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