How many pupils go to Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?

Our Lady Good Counsel GNS has 398 pupils: 13 boys and 385 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS a mixed school?

Our Lady Good Counsel GNS takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?

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

Does Our Lady Good Counsel GNS teach through Irish?

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

Is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Our Lady Good Counsel GNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady Good Counsel GNS's roll number, 19321B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?

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

Our Lady Good Counsel GNS

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

398 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady Good Counsel GNS is a primary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 A033). Lisa Breen is the principal of Our Lady Good Counsel GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 398
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 13 boys, 385 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19321B

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 Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady Good Counsel GNS is a primary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 A033).
Who is the principal of Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?: Lisa Breen is the principal of Our Lady Good Counsel GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady Good Counsel GNS has 398 pupils: 13 boys and 385 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS a mixed school?: Our Lady Good Counsel GNS takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady Good Counsel GNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady Good Counsel GNS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady Good Counsel GNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady Good Counsel GNS a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady Good Counsel GNS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady Good Counsel GNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady Good Counsel GNS's roll number, 19321B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady Good Counsel GNS?: The closest is Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady Good Counsel GNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady Good Counsel GNSThis school		398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys NSDún Laoghaire	100 m	389	Boys	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
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSBallybrack	1.1 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSBallybrack	1.1 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dalkey School ProjectGlenageary	1.3 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Woodley Road
Johnstown
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
A96A033

Principal: Lisa Breen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 285 3775
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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