How many pupils go to St Marys Junior NS?

St Marys Junior NS has 183 pupils: 90 boys and 93 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Marys Junior NS a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of St Marys Junior NS?

St Marys 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 Marys Junior NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Marys Junior NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Junior NS's roll number, 19575J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Marys Junior NS?

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

St Marys Junior NS

Dublin 22, Co. Dublin

183 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Marys Junior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 H504). Maura O'Shea is the principal of St Marys Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 183
Boys and girls: Mixed · 90 boys, 93 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19575J

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 Marys Junior NS?: St Marys Junior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 H504).
Who is the principal of St Marys Junior NS?: Maura O'Shea is the principal of St Marys Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marys Junior NS?: St Marys Junior NS has 183 pupils: 90 boys and 93 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marys Junior NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Marys Junior NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Marys Junior NS?: St Marys 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 Marys Junior NS teach through Irish?: No. St Marys Junior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marys Junior NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Marys Junior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Marys Junior NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Junior NS's roll number, 19575J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marys Junior NS?: The closest is St Marys Sen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Marys Junior NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Marys Junior NSThis school		183	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys Sen NSDublin 22	100 m	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Bernadettes Junior NSDublin 22	700 m	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Bernadettes Senior NSDublin 22	800 m	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Neillstown NSDublin 22	800 m	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peter Apostle Sen NSDublin 22	900 m	278	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Linn Dara SchoolsDublin 10	1.1 km	51	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Rowlagh
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22H504

Principal: Maura O'Shea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 626 3266
Email: [email protected]
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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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