How many pupils go to Our lady's Grove Primary School?

Our lady's Grove Primary School has 409 pupils: 197 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our lady's Grove Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Our lady's Grove Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our lady's Grove Primary School?

Our lady's Grove Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our lady's Grove Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Our lady's Grove Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our lady's Grove Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Our lady's Grove Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our lady's Grove Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our lady's Grove Primary School's roll number, 19374W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our lady's Grove Primary School?

The closest is Islamic National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our lady's Grove Primary School

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

409 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Our lady's Grove Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 Y993). JoAnna McDowell is the principal of Our lady's Grove Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 409
Boys and girls: Mixed · 197 boys, 212 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19374W

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's Grove Primary School?: Our lady's Grove Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 Y993).
Who is the principal of Our lady's Grove Primary School?: JoAnna McDowell is the principal of Our lady's Grove Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our lady's Grove Primary School?: Our lady's Grove Primary School has 409 pupils: 197 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our lady's Grove Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Our lady's Grove Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our lady's Grove Primary School?: Our lady's Grove Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our lady's Grove Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Our lady's Grove Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our lady's Grove Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Our lady's Grove Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our lady's Grove Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our lady's Grove Primary School's roll number, 19374W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our lady's Grove Primary School?: The closest is Islamic National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our lady's Grove Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our lady's Grove Primary SchoolThis school		409	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Islamic National SchoolDublin 14	400 m	414	Mixed	Muslim	No	No
Gaelscoil LaigheanDublin 14	1.0 km	130	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Our Ladys NSDublin 14	1.1 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Taney NSDublin 14	1.4 km	384	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Holy Cross NSDublin 14	1.4 km	260	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Goatstown Stillorgan Primary SchoolDublin 14	about 1.5 km	170	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Goatstown Road,
Dublin 14
D14Y993

Principal: JoAnna McDowell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 298 8694
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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