How many pupils go to Loreto National School?

Loreto National School has 314 pupils: 74 boys and 240 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Loreto National School a mixed school?

Yes. Loreto National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Loreto National School?

Loreto National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Loreto National School teach through Irish?

No. Loreto National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Loreto National School a DEIS school?

No. Loreto National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Loreto National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto National School's roll number, 19066L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Loreto National School?

The closest is Dalkey NS (2). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Loreto National School

Dalkey, Co. Dublin

314 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Loreto National School is a primary school in Dalkey, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 P8N3). Fióna McKenna is the principal of Loreto National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 314
Boys and girls: Mixed · 74 boys, 240 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19066L

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 Loreto National School?: Loreto National School is a primary school in Dalkey, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 P8N3).
Who is the principal of Loreto National School?: Fióna McKenna is the principal of Loreto National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Loreto National School?: Loreto National School has 314 pupils: 74 boys and 240 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Loreto National School a mixed school?: Yes. Loreto National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Loreto National School?: Loreto National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Loreto National School teach through Irish?: No. Loreto National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Loreto National School a DEIS school?: No. Loreto National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Loreto National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto National School's roll number, 19066L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Loreto National School?: The closest is Dalkey NS (2). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Loreto National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Loreto National SchoolThis school		314	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dalkey NS (2)Dalkey	200 m	101	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Harold Boys NSDalkey	300 m	106	Boys	Catholic	No	No
S N Gleann na gCaorach Iníon LéinínKilliney	1.5 km	211	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
The Harold SchoolGlasthule	1.7 km	642	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dalkey School ProjectGlenageary	2.2 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Sallynoggin Educate Together National SchoolSallynoggin	about 2.2 km	46	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Loreto Avenue
Dalkey
Co. Dublin
A96P8N3

Principal: Fióna McKenna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 280 2128
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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