How many pupils go to Finglas Parochial National School?

Finglas Parochial National School has 94 pupils: 57 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Finglas Parochial National School a mixed school?

Yes. Finglas Parochial National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Finglas Parochial National School?

Finglas Parochial National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Finglas Parochial National School teach through Irish?

No. Finglas Parochial National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Finglas Parochial National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Finglas Parochial National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Finglas Parochial National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Finglas Parochial National School's roll number, 18205R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Finglas Parochial National School?

The closest is S N Naomh Feargal Boys Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Finglas Parochial National School

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

94 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Finglas Parochial National School is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XT35). Rachel Adams is the principal of Finglas Parochial National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 94
Boys and girls: Mixed · 57 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18205R

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 Finglas Parochial National School?: Finglas Parochial National School is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XT35).
Who is the principal of Finglas Parochial National School?: Rachel Adams is the principal of Finglas Parochial National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Finglas Parochial National School?: Finglas Parochial National School has 94 pupils: 57 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Finglas Parochial National School a mixed school?: Yes. Finglas Parochial National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Finglas Parochial National School?: Finglas Parochial National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Finglas Parochial National School teach through Irish?: No. Finglas Parochial National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Finglas Parochial National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Finglas Parochial National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Finglas Parochial National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Finglas Parochial National School's roll number, 18205R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Finglas Parochial National School?: The closest is S N Naomh Feargal Boys Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Finglas Parochial National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Finglas Parochial National SchoolThis school		94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
S N Naomh Feargal Boys SeniorDublin 11	200 m	180	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Infant NSDublin 11	400 m	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Canices G NSDublin 11	500 m	473	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Senior GirlsDublin 11	500 m	137	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil ui EarcainDublin 11	600 m	248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Malachys NSDublin 11	700 m	131	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Church Street
Finglas
Dublin 11
D11XT35

Principal: Rachel Adams on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 834 7349
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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