How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Boys?

Scoil Mhuire Boys has 367 pupils: 367 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire Boys a mixed school?

No. Scoil Mhuire Boys is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Boys?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire Boys teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire Boys teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire Boys a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire Boys is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Boys's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Boys's roll number, 19446V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Boys?

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

Scoil Mhuire Boys

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

367 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire Boys is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 P046). Edward O'Riordan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 367
Boys and girls: Boys only · 367 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19446V

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 Mhuire Boys?: Scoil Mhuire Boys is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 P046).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Boys?: Edward O'Riordan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Boys?: Scoil Mhuire Boys has 367 pupils: 367 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire Boys a mixed school?: No. Scoil Mhuire Boys is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Boys?: Scoil Mhuire Boys has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire Boys teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire Boys teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire Boys a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire Boys is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Boys's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Boys's roll number, 19446V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Boys?: The closest is Clochar Loreto NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire Boys compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire BoysThis school		367	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Clochar Loreto NSDublin 14	500 m	445	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Rathfarnham Educate TogetherDublin 14	700 m	188	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta an Dea AoireDublin 14	1.0 km	209	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16	1.2 km	375	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Rathfarnham Parish NSDublin 14	1.3 km	215	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Marley Grange NSDublin 16	1.4 km	461	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Grange Road
Rathfarnham
Dublin 14
D14P046

Principal: Edward O'Riordan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 493 1477
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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