How many pupils go to St Marys Central NS?

St Marys Central NS has 588 pupils: 260 boys and 328 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Marys Central NS a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of St Marys Central NS?

St Marys Central 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 Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Marys Central NS a DEIS school?

No. St Marys Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Central NS's roll number, 19727G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Marys Central NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Marys Central NS

Dublin 4, Co. Dublin

588 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Marys Central NS is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 K025). Amy Moran is the principal of St Marys Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 588
Boys and girls: Mixed · 260 boys, 328 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19727G

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 Central NS?: St Marys Central NS is a primary school in Dublin 4, Co. Dublin (Eircode D04 K025).
Who is the principal of St Marys Central NS?: Amy Moran is the principal of St Marys Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marys Central NS?: St Marys Central NS has 588 pupils: 260 boys and 328 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marys Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Marys Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Marys Central NS?: St Marys Central 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 Central NS teach through Irish?: No. St Marys Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marys Central NS a DEIS school?: No. St Marys Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Marys Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Central NS's roll number, 19727G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marys Central NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Marys Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Marys Central NSThis school		588	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na FuinseoigeBác 14	500 m	441	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Sandford Parish National SchoolDublin 6	600 m	196	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Shellybanks Educate Together National SchoolDublin 4	1.0 km	333	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Lios na nOgDublin 6	1.2 km	188	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN BrighdeDublin 6	1.2 km	358	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ranelagh Multi Denom NSDublin 6	1.4 km	221	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Belmont Avenue
Donnybrook
Dublin 4
D04K025

Principal: Amy Moran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 219 5734
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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