Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School

Blackrock, Co. Dublin

428 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 KW94). Siobhán McDonagh is the principal of Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
428
Boys and girls
Mixed · 285 boys, 143 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17954H

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 Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 KW94).
Who is the principal of Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
Siobhán McDonagh is the principal of Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School has 428 pupils: 285 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School a mixed school?
Yes. Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School teach through Irish?
No. Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School a DEIS school?
No. Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School's roll number, 17954H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School?
The closest is SN Naomh Lorcan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Blackrock · Every school in Co. Dublin

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Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice SchoolThis school 428 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh LorcanStillorgan 300 m 390 Boys Catholic No No
SN San TreasaMount Merrion 500 m 430 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cnoc AinbhilStillorgan 900 m 434 Girls Catholic No No
St Brigids NSStillorgan 900 m 100 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Raphaelas NSBlackrock 1.0 km 375 Girls Catholic No No
Gaelscoil LaigheanDublin 14 1.2 km 130 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes No

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Contact

Mount Merrion
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
A94KW94

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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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