How many pupils go to Maynooth B NS?

Maynooth B NS has 595 pupils: 595 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Maynooth B NS a mixed school?

No. Maynooth B NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Maynooth B NS?

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

Does Maynooth B NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Maynooth B NS a DEIS school?

No. Maynooth B NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Maynooth B NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Maynooth B NS's roll number, 17341U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Maynooth B NS?

The closest is Presentation Girls Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Maynooth B NS

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

595 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Maynooth B NS is a primary school in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 Y598). Daniel Kirwan is the principal of Maynooth B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 595
Boys and girls: Boys only · 595 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17341U

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 Maynooth B NS?: Maynooth B NS is a primary school in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 Y598).
Who is the principal of Maynooth B NS?: Daniel Kirwan is the principal of Maynooth B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Maynooth B NS?: Maynooth B NS has 595 pupils: 595 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Maynooth B NS a mixed school?: No. Maynooth B NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Maynooth B NS?: Maynooth B NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Maynooth B NS teach through Irish?: No. Maynooth B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Maynooth B NS a DEIS school?: No. Maynooth B NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Maynooth B NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Maynooth B NS's roll number, 17341U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Maynooth B NS?: The closest is Presentation Girls Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Maynooth B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Maynooth B NSThis school		595	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Girls Primary SchoolMaynooth	500 m	621	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil RuairíMaigh Nuad	1.2 km	173	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Maynooth Educate Together National SchoolMaynooth	1.8 km	415	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil ui FhiaichMaigh Nuad	1.8 km	459	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Leixlip Educate Together National SchoolLeixlip	about 2.3 km	207	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Stepping Stones Special SchoolMaynooth	4.2 km	42	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Moyglare Road
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
W23Y598

Principal: Daniel Kirwan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 629 3021
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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