How many pupils go to Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?

Dominican Convent Girls Senior School has 148 pupils: 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School a mixed school?

No. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?

Dominican Convent 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 Dominican Convent Girls Senior School teach through Irish?

No. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School a DEIS school?

Yes. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Dominican Convent Girls Senior School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dominican Convent Girls Senior School's roll number, 17465P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?

The closest is St Catherines Infant School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Dominican Convent Girls Senior School

Dublin 7, Co. Dublin

148 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 V045). Elaine Haverty is the principal of Dominican Convent Girls Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 148
Boys and girls: Girls only · 148 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17465P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?: Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 V045).
Who is the principal of Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?: Elaine Haverty is the principal of Dominican Convent Girls Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?: Dominican Convent Girls Senior School has 148 pupils: 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School a mixed school?: No. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?: Dominican Convent 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 Dominican Convent Girls Senior School teach through Irish?: No. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School a DEIS school?: Yes. Dominican Convent Girls Senior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Dominican Convent Girls Senior School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dominican Convent Girls Senior School's roll number, 17465P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dominican Convent Girls Senior School?: The closest is St Catherines Infant School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Dominican Convent Girls Senior School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Dominican Convent Girls Senior SchoolThis school		148	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Catherines Infant SchoolDublin 7	100 m	139	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Casa Caterina S SDublin 7	300 m	31	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family School for the DeafDublin 7	400 m	134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Eoin Bosco BuachDublin 7	500 m	290	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Eoin Bosco Nai BuacDublin 7	500 m	146	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S.Dublin 7	500 m	352	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ratoath Road
Cabra West
Dublin 7
D07V045

Principal: Elaine Haverty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 838 7194
Email: [email protected]
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In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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