How many pupils go to Scoil Maelruain Senior?

Scoil Maelruain Senior has 386 pupils: 191 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Maelruain Senior a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Maelruain Senior takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Maelruain Senior?

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

Does Scoil Maelruain Senior teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Maelruain Senior a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Maelruain Senior's roll number, 19463V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Maelruain Senior?

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

Scoil Maelruain Senior

Test Address, Co. Dublin

386 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Maelruain Senior is a primary school in Test Address, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 EV18). Padraic Moore is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Senior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 386
Boys and girls: Mixed · 191 boys, 195 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19463V

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 Maelruain Senior?: Scoil Maelruain Senior is a primary school in Test Address, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 EV18).
Who is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Senior?: Padraic Moore is the principal of Scoil Maelruain Senior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Maelruain Senior?: Scoil Maelruain Senior has 386 pupils: 191 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Maelruain Senior a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Maelruain Senior takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Maelruain Senior?: Scoil Maelruain Senior has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Maelruain Senior teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Maelruain Senior teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Maelruain Senior a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Maelruain Senior is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Maelruain Senior's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Maelruain Senior's roll number, 19463V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Maelruain Senior?: The closest is Scoil Maelruain Junior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Maelruain Senior compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Maelruain SeniorThis school		386	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Maelruain JuniorDublin 24	100 m	371	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
Test Address
D24EV18

Principal: Padraic Moore on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 451 0706
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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