How many pupils go to SN Caitriona Naionain?

SN Caitriona Naionain has 178 pupils: 75 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Caitriona Naionain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Caitriona Naionain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Caitriona Naionain?

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

Does SN Caitriona Naionain teach through Irish?

No. SN Caitriona Naionain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Caitriona Naionain a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Caitriona Naionain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Caitriona Naionain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caitriona Naionain's roll number, 18362K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Caitriona Naionain?

The closest is SN Caitriona Girls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Caitriona Naionain

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

178 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Caitriona Naionain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 FC92). Yvonne Whelan is the principal of SN Caitriona Naionain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 178
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 103 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18362K

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 Caitriona Naionain?: SN Caitriona Naionain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 FC92).
Who is the principal of SN Caitriona Naionain?: Yvonne Whelan is the principal of SN Caitriona Naionain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Caitriona Naionain?: SN Caitriona Naionain has 178 pupils: 75 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Caitriona Naionain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Caitriona Naionain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Caitriona Naionain?: SN Caitriona Naionain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Caitriona Naionain teach through Irish?: No. SN Caitriona Naionain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Caitriona Naionain a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Caitriona Naionain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Caitriona Naionain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caitriona Naionain's roll number, 18362K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Caitriona Naionain?: The closest is SN Caitriona Girls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Caitriona Naionain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Caitriona NaionainThis school		178	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona GirlsDublin 5	100 m	185	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil BhreandainDublin 5	200 m	136	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil NeasainDublin 5	400 m	241	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 600 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Brigids Convent NSDublin 5	900 m	369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 5	1.2 km	287	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Measc Avenue
Coolock
Dublin 5
D05FC92

Principal: Yvonne Whelan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 161 0671
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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