How many pupils go to Scoil Maelruain Junior?

Scoil Maelruain Junior has 371 pupils: 205 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Maelruain Junior a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Maelruain Junior takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Maelruain Junior?

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

Does Scoil Maelruain Junior teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Maelruain Junior teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Maelruain Junior a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Maelruain Junior is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Maelruain Junior's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Maelruain Junior's roll number, 19462T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Maelruain Junior?

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

Scoil Maelruain Junior

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

371 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Maelruain Junior is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 T854). Claire Durr is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Junior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 371
Boys and girls: Mixed · 205 boys, 166 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19462T

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Where is Scoil Maelruain Junior?: Scoil Maelruain Junior is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 T854).
Who is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Junior?: Claire Durr is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Junior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Maelruain Junior?: Scoil Maelruain Junior has 371 pupils: 205 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Maelruain Junior a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Maelruain Junior takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Maelruain Junior?: Scoil Maelruain Junior has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Maelruain Junior teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Maelruain Junior teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Maelruain Junior a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Maelruain Junior is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Maelruain Junior's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Maelruain Junior's roll number, 19462T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Maelruain Junior?: The closest is Scoil Maelruain Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Maelruain Junior compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Maelruain JuniorThis school		371	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Maelruain SeniorTest Address	100 m	386	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Martin de Porres NSDublin 24	700 m	383	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Rosary Primary SchoolDublin 24	1.1 km	525	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil SantainDublin 24	1.2 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N an Croi Ro NaofaDublin 24	1.3 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
An Chroi Ro Naofa SoisDublin 24	1.3 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Old Bawn
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24T854

Principal: Claire Durr on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 451 3967
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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