How many pupils go to St Patrick GNS?

St Patrick GNS has 472 pupils: 89 boys and 383 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patrick GNS a mixed school?

St Patrick GNS takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of St Patrick GNS?

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

Does St Patrick GNS teach through Irish?

No. St Patrick GNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patrick GNS a DEIS school?

No. St Patrick GNS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Patrick GNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick GNS's roll number, 19114T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patrick GNS?

The closest is Saplings Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Patrick GNS

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

472 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

St Patrick GNS is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 XK80). Anna Jennings is the principal of St Patrick GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 472
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 89 boys, 383 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19114T

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 Patrick GNS?: St Patrick GNS is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 XK80).
Who is the principal of St Patrick GNS?: Anna Jennings is the principal of St Patrick GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patrick GNS?: St Patrick GNS has 472 pupils: 89 boys and 383 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patrick GNS a mixed school?: St Patrick GNS takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of St Patrick GNS?: St Patrick GNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patrick GNS teach through Irish?: No. St Patrick GNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patrick GNS a DEIS school?: No. St Patrick GNS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patrick GNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick GNS's roll number, 19114T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patrick GNS?: The closest is Saplings Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patrick GNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patrick GNSThis school		472	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolDublin 16	200 m	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16	400 m	375	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Rathfarnham Parish NSDublin 14	800 m	215	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil MhuireDublin 16	1.1 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Colmcille Senior NSDublin 16	1.1 km	744	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Colmcille NaofaDublin 16	1.1 km	721	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballyroan
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16
D16XK80

Principal: Anna Jennings on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 494 6566
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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