Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School
Dublin 12, Co. Dublin
136 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS
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At a glance
Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 XD51). Paul Ryan is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Pupils
- 136
- Boys and girls
- Mostly girls · 13 boys, 123 girls
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Language
- English-medium
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Type
- Mainstream
- Roll number
- 17355I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Starting junior infants in September 2027
We haven't found Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School?
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 XD51).
- Who is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School?
- Paul Ryan is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School?
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School has 136 pupils: 13 boys and 123 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
- Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School a mixed school?
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School takes mostly girls.
- What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School?
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
- Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School teach through Irish?
- No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
- Where can I read Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School's roll number, 17355I, or use the link on this page.
- What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School?
- The closest is Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.
Closest schools
| School | Distance | Pupils | Boys and girls | Ethos | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior SchoolThis school | 136 | Mostly girls | Catholic | No | Yes | |
| Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior NSDublin 12 | 100 m | 120 | Boys | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolDublin 12 | 100 m | 125 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Solas Hospital SchoolDublin 12 | 500 m | 98 | Mixed | Multi-denominational | No | No |
| Goldenbridge ConventDublin 8 | 700 m | 188 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Our Lady of Hope SchoolDublin 12 | about 800 m | 45 | Mostly boys | Catholic | No | No |
| SN Muire Gan Smal BDublin 8 | 900 m | 331 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
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Contact
Mourne RoadDrimnagh
Dublin 12
D12XD51
- Principal: Paul Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 455 7011
- Email: [email protected]
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Secondary schools near here
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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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