How many pupils go to Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?

Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha has 198 pupils: 101 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?

Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha's roll number, 18623M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?

The closest is St Brigids Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

198 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PV38). Sandra Moloney is the principal of Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 198
Boys and girls: Mixed · 101 boys, 97 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18623M

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 Naisunta Chnuacha?: Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PV38).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?: Sandra Moloney is the principal of Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?: Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha has 198 pupils: 101 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?: Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha's roll number, 18623M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha?: The closest is St Brigids Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naisunta ChnuachaThis school		198	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Brigids Mixed NSDublin 15	100 m	834	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castleknock Educate Together NSDublin 15	600 m	374	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil ThomaisDublin 15	1.1 km	622	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bride BDublin 15	1.3 km	193	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bride CDublin 15	1.4 km	213	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireDublin 20	1.6 km	166	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Main Street
Castleknock
Dublin 15
D15PV38

Principal: Sandra Moloney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 820 2611
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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