How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?

Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS has 389 pupils: 389 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS a mixed school?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?

Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS a DEIS school?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS's roll number, 19320W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?

The closest is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS

Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

389 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is a primary school in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 AF10). Michelle Cotterell is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 389
Boys and girls: Boys only · 389 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19320W

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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is a primary school in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 AF10).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?: Michelle Cotterell is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS has 389 pupils: 389 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS a mixed school?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS's roll number, 19320W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS?: The closest is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NSThis school		389	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady Good Counsel GNSDun Laoghaire	100 m	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Sallynoggin Educate Together National SchoolSallynoggin	about 900 m	46	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Colmcille SeniorBallybrack	1.1 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSBallybrack	1.2 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSBallybrack	1.2 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dalkey School ProjectGlenageary	1.2 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Johnstown
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
A96AF10

Principal: Michelle Cotterell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 285 1449
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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