How many pupils go to SN Eoin Bosco Buach?

SN Eoin Bosco Buach has 290 pupils: 290 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Eoin Bosco Buach a mixed school?

No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Eoin Bosco Buach?

SN Eoin Bosco Buach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Eoin Bosco Buach teach through Irish?

No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Eoin Bosco Buach a DEIS school?

No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Eoin Bosco Buach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Eoin Bosco Buach's roll number, 17912O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Eoin Bosco Buach?

The closest is Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Eoin Bosco Buach

Dublin 7, Co. Dublin

290 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

SN Eoin Bosco Buach is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 V654). Emmanuel Bourke is the principal of SN Eoin Bosco Buach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 290
Boys and girls: Boys only · 290 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17912O

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 SN Eoin Bosco Buach?: SN Eoin Bosco Buach is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 V654).
Who is the principal of SN Eoin Bosco Buach?: Emmanuel Bourke is the principal of SN Eoin Bosco Buach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Eoin Bosco Buach?: SN Eoin Bosco Buach has 290 pupils: 290 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Eoin Bosco Buach a mixed school?: No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Eoin Bosco Buach?: SN Eoin Bosco Buach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Eoin Bosco Buach teach through Irish?: No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Eoin Bosco Buach a DEIS school?: No. SN Eoin Bosco Buach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Eoin Bosco Buach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Eoin Bosco Buach's roll number, 17912O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Eoin Bosco Buach?: The closest is Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Eoin Bosco Buach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Eoin Bosco BuachThis school		290	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S.Dublin 7	100 m	352	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Eoin Bosco Nai BuacDublin 7	100 m	146	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Dominican Convent Girls Senior SchoolDublin 7	500 m	148	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Catherines Infant SchoolDublin 7	500 m	139	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Casa Caterina S SDublin 7	600 m	31	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family School for the DeafDublin 7	700 m	134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Navan Road
Dublin 7
D07V654

Principal: Emmanuel Bourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 838 0371
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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