How many pupils go to St Malachys B NS?

St Malachys B NS has 130 pupils: 130 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Malachys B NS a mixed school?

No. St Malachys B NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Malachys B NS?

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

Does St Malachys B NS teach through Irish?

No. St Malachys B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Malachys B NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Malachys B NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Malachys B NS's roll number, 18968A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Malachys B NS?

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

St Malachys B NS

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

130 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Malachys B NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 HP30). James Hayden is the principal of St Malachys B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 130
Boys and girls: Boys only · 130 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18968A

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 Malachys B NS?: St Malachys B NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 HP30).
Who is the principal of St Malachys B NS?: James Hayden is the principal of St Malachys B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Malachys B NS?: St Malachys B NS has 130 pupils: 130 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Malachys B NS a mixed school?: No. St Malachys B NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Malachys B NS?: St Malachys B NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Malachys B NS teach through Irish?: No. St Malachys B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Malachys B NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Malachys B NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Malachys B NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Malachys B NS's roll number, 18968A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Malachys B NS?: The closest is St Monicas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St Malachys B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Malachys B NSThis school		130	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Monicas NSDublin 5	100 m	44	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Eithnes Senior Girls NSDublin 5	100 m	89	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels Hse Sp SchDublin 5	500 m	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Springdale NSDublin 5	700 m	198	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 700 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Pauls Junior National SchoolDublin 13	800 m	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Edenmore Park
Raheny
Dublin 5
D05HP30

Principal: James Hayden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 847 8952
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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