Solas Hospital School

Dublin 12, Co. Dublin

98 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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Solas Hospital School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 V004). Fergal McNamara is the principal of Solas Hospital School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
98
Boys and girls
Mixed · 45 boys, 53 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
18788V

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Solas Hospital School?
Solas Hospital School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 V004).
Who is the principal of Solas Hospital School?
Fergal McNamara is the principal of Solas Hospital School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Solas Hospital School?
Solas Hospital School has 98 pupils: 45 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Solas Hospital School a mixed school?
Yes. Solas Hospital School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Solas Hospital School?
Solas Hospital School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Solas Hospital School teach through Irish?
No. Solas Hospital School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Solas Hospital School a DEIS school?
No. Solas Hospital School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Solas Hospital School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Solas Hospital School's roll number, 18788V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Solas Hospital School?
The closest is Our Lady of Hope School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 20 schools in Dublin 12 · Special schools in Co. Dublin · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Solas Hospital School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Solas Hospital SchoolThis school 98 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Our Lady of Hope SchoolDublin 12 about 300 m 45 Mostly boys Catholic No No
Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12 500 m 136 Mostly girls Catholic No Yes
Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior NSDublin 12 500 m 120 Boys Catholic No Yes
Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolDublin 12 500 m 125 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Drimnagh Castle CBS NSDublin 12 800 m 342 Boys Catholic No Yes
Scoil Úna NaofaDublin 12 1.0 km 356 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Crumlin
Dublin 12
D12V004

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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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