How many pupils go to Virgin Mary Girls National School?

Virgin Mary Girls National School has 160 pupils: 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Virgin Mary Girls National School a mixed school?

No. Virgin Mary Girls National School is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Virgin Mary Girls National School?

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

Does Virgin Mary Girls National School teach through Irish?

No. Virgin Mary Girls National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Virgin Mary Girls National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Virgin Mary Girls National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Virgin Mary Girls National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Virgin Mary Girls National School's roll number, 19303W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Virgin Mary Girls National School?

The closest is S N na Maighdine Muire B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Virgin Mary Girls National School

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

160 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Virgin Mary Girls National School is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 T2X6). Oisín O'Donovan is the principal of Virgin Mary Girls National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 160
Boys and girls: Girls only · 160 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19303W

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 Virgin Mary Girls National School?: Virgin Mary Girls National School is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 T2X6).
Who is the principal of Virgin Mary Girls National School?: Oisín O'Donovan is the principal of Virgin Mary Girls National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Virgin Mary Girls National School?: Virgin Mary Girls National School has 160 pupils: 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Virgin Mary Girls National School a mixed school?: No. Virgin Mary Girls National School is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Virgin Mary Girls National School?: Virgin Mary Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Virgin Mary Girls National School teach through Irish?: No. Virgin Mary Girls National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Virgin Mary Girls National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Virgin Mary Girls National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Virgin Mary Girls National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Virgin Mary Girls National School's roll number, 19303W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Virgin Mary Girls National School?: The closest is S N na Maighdine Muire B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Virgin Mary Girls National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Virgin Mary Girls National SchoolThis school		160	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Maighdine Muire BDublin 9	100 m	151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Bhaile MunnaDublin 9	400 m	164	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil an Tseachtar LaochDublin 11	400 m	165	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Holy Spirit B NSDublin 11	600 m	229	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Spioraid Naiomh CDublin 11	700 m	249	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Bantiarna na mBuanna GirlsDublin 9	900 m	177	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Shangan Road
Ballymun
Dublin 9
D09T2X6

Principal: Oisín O'Donovan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 842 1614
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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