Rush NS

Rush, Co. Dublin

698 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Rush NS is a primary school in Rush, Co. Dublin (Eircode K56 VK88). Morgan Doran is the principal of Rush NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
698
Boys and girls
Mixed · 352 boys, 346 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19660A

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 Rush NS?
Rush NS is a primary school in Rush, Co. Dublin (Eircode K56 VK88).
Who is the principal of Rush NS?
Morgan Doran is the principal of Rush NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rush NS?
Rush NS has 698 pupils: 352 boys and 346 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rush NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rush NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rush NS?
Rush NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rush NS teach through Irish?
No. Rush NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rush NS a DEIS school?
No. Rush NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rush NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rush NS's roll number, 19660A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rush NS?
The closest is Gaelscoil Ros Eo. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Rush · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Rush NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rush NSThis school 698 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Ros EoRos Eo 1.3 km 167 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes No
Scoil Nais CaitrionaRush 1.6 km 274 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil N. BreandanSkerries 3.0 km 183 Mixed Catholic No No
Rush and Lusk Educate Together NSLusk 3.6 km 393 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
SN C Naomh PadraigDonabate 3.7 km 376 Girls Catholic No No
St Patricks Boys National SchoolDonabate 3.7 km 370 Boys Catholic No No

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Contact

Channel Road
Rush
Co. Dublin
K56VK88

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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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