How many pupils go to Springdale NS?

Springdale NS has 198 pupils: 98 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Springdale NS a mixed school?

Yes. Springdale NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Springdale NS?

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

Does Springdale NS teach through Irish?

No. Springdale NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Springdale NS a DEIS school?

No. Springdale NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Springdale NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Springdale NS's roll number, 18646B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Springdale NS?

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

Springdale NS

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

198 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Springdale NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 E954). Lesley Cahill is the principal of Springdale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 198
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 100 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18646B

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 Springdale NS?: Springdale NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 E954).
Who is the principal of Springdale NS?: Lesley Cahill is the principal of Springdale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Springdale NS?: Springdale NS has 198 pupils: 98 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Springdale NS a mixed school?: Yes. Springdale NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Springdale NS?: Springdale NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Springdale NS teach through Irish?: No. Springdale NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Springdale NS a DEIS school?: No. Springdale NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Springdale NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Springdale NS's roll number, 18646B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Springdale NS?: The closest is Scoil Assaim Boys Seniors. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Springdale NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Springdale NSThis school		198	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Assaim Boys SeniorsDublin 5	500 m	293	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Aine Convent SeniorDublin 5	500 m	301	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Naiscoil IdeDublin 5	500 m	299	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels Hse Sp SchDublin 5	600 m	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Malachys B NSDublin 5	700 m	130	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 700 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Lough Derg Road
Raheny
Dublin 5
D05E954

Principal: Lesley Cahill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 7149
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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