How many pupils go to Scoil Chiarain?

Scoil Chiarain has 151 pupils: 151 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chiarain a mixed school?

No. Scoil Chiarain is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chiarain?

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

Does Scoil Chiarain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Chiarain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Chiarain a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Chiarain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Chiarain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chiarain's roll number, 17732M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chiarain?

The closest is Our Lady of Consolation NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Chiarain

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

151 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Chiarain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 Y578). Ciara Nic Airt is the principal of Scoil Chiarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Boys only · 151 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17732M

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 Scoil Chiarain?: Scoil Chiarain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 Y578).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chiarain?: Ciara Nic Airt is the principal of Scoil Chiarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chiarain?: Scoil Chiarain has 151 pupils: 151 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chiarain a mixed school?: No. Scoil Chiarain is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chiarain?: Scoil Chiarain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chiarain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Chiarain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chiarain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chiarain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Chiarain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chiarain's roll number, 17732M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chiarain?: The closest is Our Lady of Consolation NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chiarain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil ChiarainThis school		151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Consolation NSDublin 5	100 m	310	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Convent NSDublin 5	800 m	369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Central Remedial ClinicDublin 3	1.1 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Vincent de Paul Senior SchoolDublin 9	1.1 km	305	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Vincents de Paul Junior NSDublin 9	1.1 km	334	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Mhuire na mBratharMarino	1.2 km	337	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Collins Avenue East
Killester
Dublin 5
D05Y578

Principal: Ciara Nic Airt on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 3072
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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