How many pupils go to Belgard Heights NS?

Belgard Heights NS has 372 pupils: 203 boys and 169 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Belgard Heights NS a mixed school?

Yes. Belgard Heights NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Belgard Heights NS?

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

Does Belgard Heights NS teach through Irish?

No. Belgard Heights NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Belgard Heights NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Belgard Heights NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Belgard Heights NS's roll number, 19541P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Belgard Heights NS?

The closest is The Adelaide and Meath Hospital. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Belgard Heights NS

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

372 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Belgard Heights NS is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 C621). Eddie Kelly is the principal of Belgard Heights NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 372
Boys and girls: Mixed · 203 boys, 169 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19541P

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 Belgard Heights NS?: Belgard Heights NS is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 C621).
Who is the principal of Belgard Heights NS?: Eddie Kelly is the principal of Belgard Heights NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Belgard Heights NS?: Belgard Heights NS has 372 pupils: 203 boys and 169 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Belgard Heights NS a mixed school?: Yes. Belgard Heights NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Belgard Heights NS?: Belgard Heights NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Belgard Heights NS teach through Irish?: No. Belgard Heights NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Belgard Heights NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Belgard Heights NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Belgard Heights NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Belgard Heights NS's roll number, 19541P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Belgard Heights NS?: The closest is The Adelaide and Meath Hospital. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Belgard Heights NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Belgard Heights NSThis school		372	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
The Adelaide and Meath HospitalDublin 24	900 m	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Annes Primary SchoolDublin 24	1.0 km	301	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marks Sen NSDublin 24	1.3 km	497	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marks Junior MixedDublin 24	1.3 km	450	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Kilians Senior NSDublin 24	1.3 km	296	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Kilians Junior SchoolDublin 24	1.4 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cookstown Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24C621

Principal: Eddie Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 451 7134
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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