How many pupils go to St Raphaels NS?

St Raphaels NS has 380 pupils: 182 boys and 198 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Raphaels NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Raphaels NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Raphaels NS?

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

Does St Raphaels NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Raphaels NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Raphaels NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Raphaels NS's roll number, 19663G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Raphaels NS?

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

St Raphaels NS

Dublin 10, Co. Dublin

380 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Raphaels NS is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 XW56). Caroline Larkin is the principal of St Raphaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 380
Boys and girls: Mixed · 182 boys, 198 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19663G

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 Raphaels NS?: St Raphaels NS is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 XW56).
Who is the principal of St Raphaels NS?: Caroline Larkin is the principal of St Raphaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Raphaels NS?: St Raphaels NS has 380 pupils: 182 boys and 198 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Raphaels NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Raphaels NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Raphaels NS?: St Raphaels NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Raphaels NS teach through Irish?: No. St Raphaels NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Raphaels NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Raphaels NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Raphaels NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Raphaels NS's roll number, 19663G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Raphaels NS?: The closest is St Michaels NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Raphaels NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Raphaels NSThis school		380	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels NSDublin 10	100 m	314	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Gabriels NSDublin 10	100 m	211	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NSDublin 20	700 m	203	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Chapelizod NSDublin 20	800 m	30	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
S N Banrion na nAingeal 1Dublin 10	1.0 km	171	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Bainrion na nAingal 2Dublin 10	1.0 km	133	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ballyfermot Road
Dublin 10
D10XW56

Principal: Caroline Larkin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 626 5953
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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