How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has 187 pupils: 116 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19490B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

187 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 V043). Maire Marnell is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 187
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 71 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19490B

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?: Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 V043).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?: Maire Marnell is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has 187 pupils: 116 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19490B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is Ballyroan B NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16	900 m	375	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Whitechurch Nat SchoolDublin 16	1.0 km	194	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolDublin 16	1.0 km	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Patrick GNSDublin 16	1.1 km	472	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Marley Grange NSDublin 16	1.2 km	461	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhaile EamonnDublin 16	1.4 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Glenmore Court
Ballyboden
Dublin 16
D16V043

Principal: Maire Marnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 493 1967
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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