How many pupils go to Neillstown NS?

Neillstown NS has 231 pupils: 126 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Neillstown NS a mixed school?

Yes. Neillstown NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Neillstown NS?

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

Does Neillstown NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Neillstown NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Neillstown NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Neillstown NS's roll number, 19569O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Neillstown NS?

The closest is St Peter Apostle Sen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Neillstown NS

Dublin 22, Co. Dublin

231 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Neillstown NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 AK09). Laura Hannon is the principal of Neillstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 231
Boys and girls: Mixed · 126 boys, 105 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19569O

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 Neillstown NS?: Neillstown NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 AK09).
Who is the principal of Neillstown NS?: Laura Hannon is the principal of Neillstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Neillstown NS?: Neillstown NS has 231 pupils: 126 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Neillstown NS a mixed school?: Yes. Neillstown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Neillstown NS?: Neillstown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Neillstown NS teach through Irish?: No. Neillstown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Neillstown NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Neillstown NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Neillstown NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Neillstown NS's roll number, 19569O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Neillstown NS?: The closest is St Peter Apostle Sen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Neillstown NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Neillstown NSThis school		231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peter Apostle Sen NSDublin 22	100 m	278	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys Sen NSDublin 22	700 m	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys Junior NSDublin 22	800 m	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Divine Mercy Junior National SchoolLucan	1.1 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Divine Mercy Senior National SchoolLucan	1.1 km	274	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady Queen of ApostlesDublin 22	1.1 km	469	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Neillstown Road
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22AK09

Principal: Laura Hannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 457 2811
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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