How many pupils go to St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?

St Eithnes Senior Girls NS has 89 pupils: 6 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Eithnes Senior Girls NS a mixed school?

St Eithnes Senior Girls NS takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?

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

Does St Eithnes Senior Girls NS teach through Irish?

No. St Eithnes Senior Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Eithnes Senior Girls NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Eithnes Senior Girls NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Eithnes Senior Girls NS's roll number, 18969C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?

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

St Eithnes Senior Girls NS

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

89 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Eithnes Senior Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 NH04). Cormac Henry is the principal of St Eithnes Senior Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 89
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 6 boys, 83 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18969C

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 Eithnes Senior Girls NS?: St Eithnes Senior Girls NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 NH04).
Who is the principal of St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?: Cormac Henry is the principal of St Eithnes Senior Girls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?: St Eithnes Senior Girls NS has 89 pupils: 6 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Eithnes Senior Girls NS a mixed school?: St Eithnes Senior Girls NS takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?: St Eithnes Senior Girls NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Eithnes Senior Girls NS teach through Irish?: No. St Eithnes Senior Girls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Eithnes Senior Girls NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Eithnes Senior Girls NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Eithnes Senior Girls NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Eithnes Senior Girls NS's roll number, 18969C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Eithnes Senior Girls NS?: The closest is St Monicas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Eithnes Senior Girls NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Eithnes Senior Girls NSThis school		89	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Monicas NSDublin 5	100 m	44	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Malachys B NSDublin 5	100 m	130	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels Hse Sp SchDublin 5	600 m	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Pauls Junior National SchoolDublin 13	600 m	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Pauls Sen NSDublin 13	700 m	236	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Springdale NSDublin 5	800 m	198	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Edenmore
Raheny
Dublin 5
D05NH04

Principal: Cormac Henry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 848 0630
Email: [email protected]
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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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