How many pupils go to St Catherines Infant School?

St Catherines Infant School has 139 pupils: 40 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Catherines Infant School a mixed school?

Yes. St Catherines Infant School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Catherines Infant School?

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

Does St Catherines Infant School teach through Irish?

No. St Catherines Infant School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Catherines Infant School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Catherines Infant School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Catherines Infant School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Catherines Infant School's roll number, 17466R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Catherines Infant School?

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

St Catherines Infant School

Dublin 7, Co. Dublin

139 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Catherines Infant School is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 TP21). Katie Harte is the principal of St Catherines Infant School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 139
Boys and girls: Mixed · 40 boys, 99 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17466R

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 Catherines Infant School?: St Catherines Infant School is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 TP21).
Who is the principal of St Catherines Infant School?: Katie Harte is the principal of St Catherines Infant School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Catherines Infant School?: St Catherines Infant School has 139 pupils: 40 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Catherines Infant School a mixed school?: Yes. St Catherines Infant School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Catherines Infant School?: St Catherines Infant School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Catherines Infant School teach through Irish?: No. St Catherines Infant School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Catherines Infant School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Catherines Infant School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Catherines Infant School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Catherines Infant School's roll number, 17466R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Catherines Infant School?: The closest is Dominican Convent Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Catherines Infant School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Catherines Infant SchoolThis school		139	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dominican Convent Girls Senior SchoolDublin 7	100 m	148	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Casa Caterina S SDublin 7	200 m	31	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family School for the DeafDublin 7	300 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	600 m	352	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ratoath Road
Cabra
Dublin 7
D07TP21

Principal: Katie Harte on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 868 4046
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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