How many pupils go to Scoil na nAingeal?

Scoil na nAingeal has 410 pupils: 215 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na nAingeal a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na nAingeal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na nAingeal?

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

Does Scoil na nAingeal teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na nAingeal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na nAingeal a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na nAingeal is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na nAingeal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na nAingeal's roll number, 19335M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na nAingeal?

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

Scoil na nAingeal

Also known as Guardian Angels, Guardian Angels National School

Blackrock, Co. Dublin

410 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na nAingeal, also known as Guardian Angels, is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 H395). Pádraig Ó Néill is the principal of Scoil na nAingeal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 410
Boys and girls: Mixed · 215 boys, 195 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19335M

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 na nAingeal?: Scoil na nAingeal, also known as Guardian Angels, is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 H395).
Who is the principal of Scoil na nAingeal?: Pádraig Ó Néill is the principal of Scoil na nAingeal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na nAingeal?: Scoil na nAingeal has 410 pupils: 215 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na nAingeal a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na nAingeal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na nAingeal?: Scoil na nAingeal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na nAingeal teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na nAingeal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na nAingeal a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na nAingeal is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na nAingeal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na nAingeal's roll number, 19335M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na nAingeal?: The closest is Scoil Lorcáin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na nAingeal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na nAingealThis school		410	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil LorcáinBaile na Manach	600 m	485	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
All Saints NSBlackrock	700 m	51	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Augustines SchoolBlackrock	800 m	157	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carysfort NSBlackrock	900 m	583	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dun Laoghaire ETNSMonkstown	about 1.0 km	177	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Oliver Plunkett Sp ScBlackrock	1.2 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Newtownpark AVenue
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
A94H395

Principal: Pádraig Ó Néill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 283 3961
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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