How many pupils go to St Canices G NS?

St Canices G NS has 473 pupils: 473 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Canices G NS a mixed school?

No. St Canices G NS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of St Canices G NS?

St Canices G NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Canices G NS teach through Irish?

No. St Canices G NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Canices G NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Canices G NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Canices G NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Canices G NS's roll number, 18683H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Canices G NS?

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

St Canices G NS

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

473 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Canices G NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 C927). Dearbhla White is the principal of St Canices G NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 473
Boys and girls: Girls only · 473 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18683H

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 St Canices G NS?: St Canices G NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 C927).
Who is the principal of St Canices G NS?: Dearbhla White is the principal of St Canices G NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Canices G NS?: St Canices G NS has 473 pupils: 473 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Canices G NS a mixed school?: No. St Canices G NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of St Canices G NS?: St Canices G NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Canices G NS teach through Irish?: No. St Canices G NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Canices G NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Canices G NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Canices G NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Canices G NS's roll number, 18683H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Canices G NS?: The closest is Scoil Sinead NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Canices G NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Canices G NSThis school		473	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Sinead NSFinglas	about 300 m	62	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
St Canices B NSDublin 11	300 m	355	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Finglas Parochial National SchoolDublin 11	500 m	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
S N Naomh Feargal Boys SeniorDublin 11	700 m	180	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Mother of Divine GraceDublin 11	700 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Malachys NSDublin 11	800 m	131	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Seamus Ennis Road
Finglas
Dublin 11
D11C927

Principal: Dearbhla White on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 834 2072
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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