How many pupils go to Scoil Santain?

Scoil Santain has 262 pupils: 137 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Santain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Santain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Santain?

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

Does Scoil Santain teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Santain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Santain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Santain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Santain's roll number, 19646G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Santain?

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

Scoil Santain

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

262 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Santain is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 TW35). Róisín Ní Chearúil is the principal of Scoil Santain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 262
Boys and girls: Mixed · 137 boys, 125 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19646G

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 Scoil Santain?: Scoil Santain is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 TW35).
Who is the principal of Scoil Santain?: Róisín Ní Chearúil is the principal of Scoil Santain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Santain?: Scoil Santain has 262 pupils: 137 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Santain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Santain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Santain?: Scoil Santain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Santain teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Santain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Santain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Santain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Santain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Santain's roll number, 19646G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Santain?: The closest is Scoil Treasa Firhouse. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Santain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil SantainThis school		262	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Treasa FirhouseDublin 24	700 m	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil CarmelDublin 24	700 m	313	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN AenghusaDublin 24	900 m	209	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys SchoolDublin 24	1.0 km	349	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Aenghusa Jun NSDublin 24	1.0 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Roses Special SchoolDublin 24	1.0 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar na hAbhann Móire
Tamhlacht
Baile Átha Cliath 24
D24TW35

Principal: Róisín Ní Chearúil on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 459 7613
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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