How many pupils go to St Kevins Junior NS?

St Kevins Junior NS has 149 pupils: 79 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Kevins Junior NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Kevins Junior NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Kevins Junior NS?

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

Does St Kevins Junior NS teach through Irish?

No. St Kevins Junior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Kevins Junior NS a DEIS school?

No. St Kevins Junior NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Kevins Junior NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kevins Junior NS's roll number, 19538D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Kevins Junior NS?

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

St Kevins Junior NS

Dublin 13, Co. Dublin

149 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Kevins Junior NS is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 DK88). Orlagh Leonard is the principal of St Kevins Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 149
Boys and girls: Mixed · 79 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19538D

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 Kevins Junior NS?: St Kevins Junior NS is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 DK88).
Who is the principal of St Kevins Junior NS?: Orlagh Leonard is the principal of St Kevins Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Kevins Junior NS?: St Kevins Junior NS has 149 pupils: 79 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Kevins Junior NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Kevins Junior NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Kevins Junior NS?: St Kevins Junior NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Kevins Junior NS teach through Irish?: No. St Kevins Junior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Kevins Junior NS a DEIS school?: No. St Kevins Junior NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Kevins Junior NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kevins Junior NS's roll number, 19538D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Kevins Junior NS?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Colmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Kevins Junior NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Kevins Junior NSThis school		149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh ColmcilleDublin 13	100 m	217	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideDublin 13	200 m	365	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Trinity Sen NSDublin 13	200 m	397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Stapolin Educate Together National SchoolDublin 13	600 m	340	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Benedicts and St Marys National SchoolDublin 5	1.0 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire agus IosefDublin 13	1.1 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Newbrook Avenue
Donaghmede
Dublin 13
D13DK88

Principal: Orlagh Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 847 5969
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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