How many pupils go to Naiscoil Ide?

Naiscoil Ide has 299 pupils: 162 boys and 137 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Naiscoil Ide a mixed school?

Yes. Naiscoil Ide takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Naiscoil Ide?

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

Does Naiscoil Ide teach through Irish?

No. Naiscoil Ide teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Naiscoil Ide a DEIS school?

No. Naiscoil Ide is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Naiscoil Ide's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naiscoil Ide's roll number, 17978V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Naiscoil Ide?

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

Naiscoil Ide

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

299 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Naiscoil Ide is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 E932). Nora Mescal is the principal of Naiscoil Ide, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 299
Boys and girls: Mixed · 162 boys, 137 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17978V

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 Naiscoil Ide?: Naiscoil Ide is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 E932).
Who is the principal of Naiscoil Ide?: Nora Mescal is the principal of Naiscoil Ide, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Naiscoil Ide?: Naiscoil Ide has 299 pupils: 162 boys and 137 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naiscoil Ide a mixed school?: Yes. Naiscoil Ide takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Naiscoil Ide?: Naiscoil Ide has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naiscoil Ide teach through Irish?: No. Naiscoil Ide teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naiscoil Ide a DEIS school?: No. Naiscoil Ide is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Naiscoil Ide's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naiscoil Ide's roll number, 17978V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Naiscoil Ide?: The closest is Scoil Aine Convent Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Naiscoil Ide compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Naiscoil IdeThis school		299	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Aine Convent SeniorDublin 5	100 m	301	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Assaim Boys SeniorsDublin 5	100 m	293	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Springdale NSDublin 5	500 m	198	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Michaels Hse Sp SchDublin 5	1.0 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 1.1 km	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Malachys B NSDublin 5	1.2 km	130	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

All Saints Drive
Raheny
Dublin 5
D05E932

Principal: Nora Mescal on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 7688
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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