Scoil Mhuire

Dublin 20, Co. Dublin

166 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 HX04). Orlaith Gallagher is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
166
Boys and girls
Mostly girls · 1 boys, 165 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17891J

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 Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 HX04).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?
Orlaith Gallagher is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 166 pupils: 1 boys and 165 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?
Scoil Mhuire takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 17891J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?
The closest is St Michaels Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Dublin 20 · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school 166 Mostly girls Catholic No No
St Michaels Special SchoolDublin 20 500 m 163 Mixed Catholic No No
Stewarts SchoolLucan 800 m 145 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil Lorcain BDublin 20 1.1 km 321 Boys Catholic No No
Scoil Bride CDublin 20 1.2 km 329 Girls Catholic No No
St Louise de Marillac Primary SchoolDublin 10 1.3 km 256 Girls Catholic No Yes
Chapelizod NSDublin 20 1.5 km 30 Mixed Church of Ireland No No

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Contact

Tower Road
Chapelizod
Dublin 20
D20HX04

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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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