How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcain B?

Scoil Lorcain B has 321 pupils: 321 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Lorcain B a mixed school?

No. Scoil Lorcain B is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcain B?

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

Does Scoil Lorcain B teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Lorcain B teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Lorcain B a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Lorcain B is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Lorcain B's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcain B's roll number, 18323A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcain B?

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

Scoil Lorcain B

Dublin 20, Co. Dublin

321 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Lorcain B is a primary school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 W227). Sinead Greally is the principal of Scoil Lorcain B, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 321
Boys and girls: Boys only · 321 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18323A

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 Lorcain B?: Scoil Lorcain B is a primary school in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin (Eircode D20 W227).
Who is the principal of Scoil Lorcain B?: Sinead Greally is the principal of Scoil Lorcain B, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcain B?: Scoil Lorcain B has 321 pupils: 321 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Lorcain B a mixed school?: No. Scoil Lorcain B is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcain B?: Scoil Lorcain B has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Lorcain B teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Lorcain B teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Lorcain B a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Lorcain B is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Lorcain B's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcain B's roll number, 18323A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcain B?: The closest is Scoil Bride C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Lorcain B compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Lorcain BThis school		321	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bride CDublin 20	100 m	329	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Stewarts SchoolLucan	500 m	145	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Louise de Marillac Primary SchoolDublin 10	800 m	256	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Banrion na nAingeal 1Dublin 10	800 m	171	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Bainrion na nAingal 2Dublin 10	800 m	133	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels Special SchoolDublin 20	1.0 km	163	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

The Oval
Palmerstown
Dublin 20
D20W227

Principal: Sinead Greally on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 626 7493
Email: [email protected]
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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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