How many pupils go to St Kevins B NS?

St Kevins B NS has 131 pupils: 131 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Kevins B NS a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of St Kevins B NS?

St Kevins 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 Kevins B NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Kevins B NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kevins B NS's roll number, 19197D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Kevins B NS?

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

St Kevins B NS

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

131 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Kevins B NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VW22). Stephen Murphy is the principal of St Kevins B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 131
Boys and girls: Boys only · 131 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19197D

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 Kevins B NS?: St Kevins B NS is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VW22).
Who is the principal of St Kevins B NS?: Stephen Murphy is the principal of St Kevins B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Kevins B NS?: St Kevins B NS has 131 pupils: 131 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Kevins B NS a mixed school?: No. St Kevins B NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Kevins B NS?: St Kevins 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 Kevins B NS teach through Irish?: No. St Kevins B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Kevins B NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Kevins B NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Kevins B NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kevins B NS's roll number, 19197D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Kevins B NS?: The closest is St Josephs G NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Kevins B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Kevins B NSThis school		131	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs G NSDublin 11	100 m	146	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil ui EarcainDublin 11	600 m	248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Finglas Parochial National SchoolDublin 11	900 m	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
S N Naomh Feargal Boys SeniorDublin 11	900 m	180	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Senior GirlsDublin 11	1.1 km	137	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Infant NSDublin 11	1.1 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Barry Avenue
Finglas West
Dublin 11
D11VW22

Principal: Stephen Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 834 3061
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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