How many pupils go to ST Olaf's National School?

ST Olaf's National School has 591 pupils: 307 boys and 284 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is ST Olaf's National School a mixed school?

Yes. ST Olaf's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of ST Olaf's National School?

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

Does ST Olaf's National School teach through Irish?

No. ST Olaf's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is ST Olaf's National School a DEIS school?

No. ST Olaf's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read ST Olaf's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by ST Olaf's National School's roll number, 19319O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near ST Olaf's National School?

The closest is Queen of Angels Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

ST Olaf's National School

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

591 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

ST Olaf's National School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 E067). John Murtagh is the principal of ST Olaf's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 591
Boys and girls: Mixed · 307 boys, 284 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19319O

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 Olaf's National School?: ST Olaf's National School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 E067).
Who is the principal of ST Olaf's National School?: John Murtagh is the principal of ST Olaf's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to ST Olaf's National School?: ST Olaf's National School has 591 pupils: 307 boys and 284 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is ST Olaf's National School a mixed school?: Yes. ST Olaf's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of ST Olaf's National School?: ST Olaf's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does ST Olaf's National School teach through Irish?: No. ST Olaf's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is ST Olaf's National School a DEIS school?: No. ST Olaf's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read ST Olaf's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by ST Olaf's National School's roll number, 19319O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near ST Olaf's National School?: The closest is Queen of Angels Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

ST Olaf's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
ST Olaf's National SchoolThis school		591	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Queen of Angels Primary SchoolDublin 16	700 m	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballinteer Educate Together National SchoolDublin 16	800 m	399	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Cnoc AinbhilStillorgan	900 m	434	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Taney NSDublin 14	1.0 km	384	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Holy Cross NSDublin 14	1.2 km	260	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Raphaelas NSBlackrock	1.4 km	375	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Balally Drive
Dundrum
Dublin 16
D16E067

Principal: John Murtagh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 295 6513
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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