How many pupils go to Scoil Naithi?

Scoil Naithi has 231 pupils: 113 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naithi a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naithi takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naithi?

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

Does Scoil Naithi teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Naithi is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Naithi a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naithi is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naithi's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naithi's roll number, 19437U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naithi?

The closest is St Attractas Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naithi

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

231 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Naithi is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 EK63). Paula Ní Uigín is the principal of Scoil Naithi, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 231
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 118 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19437U

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 Naithi?: Scoil Naithi is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 EK63).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naithi?: Paula Ní Uigín is the principal of Scoil Naithi, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naithi?: Scoil Naithi has 231 pupils: 113 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naithi a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naithi takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naithi?: Scoil Naithi has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naithi teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Naithi is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Naithi a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naithi is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naithi's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naithi's roll number, 19437U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naithi?: The closest is St Attractas Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naithi compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil NaithiThis school		231	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Attractas Junior NSDublin 16	400 m	337	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Attractas Senior NSDublin 16	400 m	371	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Marley Grange NSDublin 16	800 m	461	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Maighdine Mhuire BoysDublin 16	800 m	176	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Na Maighdine Muire GirlDublin 16	800 m	200	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta an Dea AoireDublin 14	1.4 km	209	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar Átha Leathan
Baile an tSaoir
Baile Átha Cliath 16
D16EK63

Principal: Paula Ní Uigín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 298 1931
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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