How many pupils go to Talbot Senior NS?

Talbot Senior NS has 286 pupils: 143 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Talbot Senior NS a mixed school?

Yes. Talbot Senior NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Talbot Senior NS?

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

Does Talbot Senior NS teach through Irish?

No. Talbot Senior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Talbot Senior NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Talbot Senior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Talbot Senior NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Talbot Senior NS's roll number, 19510E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Talbot Senior NS?

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

Talbot Senior NS

Dublin 22, Co. Dublin

286 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Talbot Senior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 RT44). Caitriona Wynne is the principal of Talbot Senior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 286
Boys and girls: Mixed · 143 boys, 143 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19510E

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 Talbot Senior NS?: Talbot Senior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 RT44).
Who is the principal of Talbot Senior NS?: Caitriona Wynne is the principal of Talbot Senior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Talbot Senior NS?: Talbot Senior NS has 286 pupils: 143 boys and 143 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Talbot Senior NS a mixed school?: Yes. Talbot Senior NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Talbot Senior NS?: Talbot Senior NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Talbot Senior NS teach through Irish?: No. Talbot Senior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Talbot Senior NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Talbot Senior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Talbot Senior NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Talbot Senior NS's roll number, 19510E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Talbot Senior NS?: The closest is Scoil Nano Nagle. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Talbot Senior NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Talbot Senior NSThis school		286	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nano NagleDublin 22	100 m	261	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rathcoole ETNSNewcastle	about 400 m	114	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Chluain DolcainDublin 22	800 m	445	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Our Lady Queen of ApostlesDublin 22	800 m	469	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Ronans NSDublin 22	900 m	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MochuaDublin 22	1.0 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bawnoge
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22RT44

Principal: Caitriona Wynne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 457 1226
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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