How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel School?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 125 pupils: 57 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel School?

Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 School teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a DEIS school?

Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel School's roll number, 17356K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel 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.

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Dublin 12, Co. Dublin

125 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 E228). Caoimhe Warren is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 125
Boys and girls: Mixed · 57 boys, 68 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17356K

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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School?: Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 E228).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel School?: Caoimhe Warren is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel School?: Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 125 pupils: 57 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel School?: Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 School teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a DEIS school?: Yes. Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel School's roll number, 17356K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel 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

Our Lady of Good Counsel School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolThis school		125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior NSDublin 12	100 m	120	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12	100 m	136	Mostly girls	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 900 m	45	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan Smal BDublin 8	1.0 km	331	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Mourne Road
Drimnagh
Dublin 12
D12E228

Principal: Caoimhe Warren on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 455 6594
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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