How many pupils go to St Patricks Senior School?

St Patricks Senior School has 186 pupils: 98 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patricks Senior School a mixed school?

Yes. St Patricks Senior School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Patricks Senior School?

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

Does St Patricks Senior School teach through Irish?

No. St Patricks Senior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patricks Senior School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Patricks Senior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Patricks Senior School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Senior School's roll number, 19636D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patricks Senior School?

The closest is St. Patrick's Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Patricks Senior School

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

186 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Patricks Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 W261). Mary O'Riordan is the principal of St Patricks Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 186
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 88 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19636D

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 Patricks Senior School?: St Patricks Senior School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 W261).
Who is the principal of St Patricks Senior School?: Mary O'Riordan is the principal of St Patricks Senior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks Senior School?: St Patricks Senior School has 186 pupils: 98 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks Senior School a mixed school?: Yes. St Patricks Senior School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patricks Senior School?: St Patricks Senior School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks Senior School teach through Irish?: No. St Patricks Senior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks Senior School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Patricks Senior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Patricks Senior School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks Senior School's roll number, 19636D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks Senior School?: The closest is St. Patrick's Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patricks Senior School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patricks Senior SchoolThis school		186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Patrick's Junior NSDublin 15	100 m	162	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ladyswell NSDublin 15	1.3 km	447	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Danu Community Special SchoolDublin 15	about 1.3 km	43	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Mhuire SinDublin 15	1.5 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais Mhuire SoisDublin 15	1.6 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Bride CDublin 15	1.6 km	213	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Corduff
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
D15W261

Principal: Mary O'Riordan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 821 6563
Email: [email protected]
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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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