How many pupils go to Scoil Neasain?

Scoil Neasain has 241 pupils: 129 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Neasain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Neasain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Neasain?

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

Does Scoil Neasain teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Neasain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Neasain a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Neasain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Neasain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Neasain's roll number, 19309L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Neasain?

The closest is Scoil Bhreandain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Neasain

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

241 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Neasain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 VF95). Deirble Nic Conghamhna is the principal of Scoil Neasain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 241
Boys and girls: Mixed · 129 boys, 112 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19309L

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 Scoil Neasain?: Scoil Neasain is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 VF95).
Who is the principal of Scoil Neasain?: Deirble Nic Conghamhna is the principal of Scoil Neasain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Neasain?: Scoil Neasain has 241 pupils: 129 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Neasain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Neasain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Neasain?: Scoil Neasain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Neasain teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Neasain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Neasain a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Neasain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Neasain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Neasain's roll number, 19309L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Neasain?: The closest is Scoil Bhreandain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Neasain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil NeasainThis school		241	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil BhreandainDublin 5	200 m	136	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona GirlsDublin 5	300 m	185	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona NaionainDublin 5	400 m	178	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National SchoolDublin 5	about 500 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Brigids Convent NSDublin 5	700 m	369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 5	800 m	287	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Baile Harmain
Baile Átha Cliath 5
D05VF95

Principal: Deirble Nic Conghamhna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 6338
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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