St Patricks

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

24 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

St Patricks is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 WK19). Pearce Maloney is the principal of St Patricks, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
24
Boys and girls
Mixed · 9 boys, 15 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19480V

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 St Patricks?
St Patricks is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 WK19).
Who is the principal of St Patricks?
Pearce Maloney is the principal of St Patricks, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks?
St Patricks has 24 pupils: 9 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks a mixed school?
Yes. St Patricks takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patricks?
St Patricks has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks's roll number, 19480V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks?
The closest is St Brigids Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 16 schools in Dublin 8 · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

St Patricks compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St PatricksThis school 24 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Brigids Primary SchoolDublin 8 200 m 229 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil na mBratharDublin 8 300 m 155 Mixed Catholic No Yes
South City CNSDublin 8 300 m 148 Mixed Multi-denominational No Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 8 500 m 224 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Audoens NSDublin 8 600 m 171 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Sancta Maria C B SDublin 8 700 m 103 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

St Patrick's Close
Dublin 8
D08WK19

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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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