How many pupils go to Our Lady of Wayside NS?

Our Lady of Wayside NS has 114 pupils: 60 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Wayside NS a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady of Wayside NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Wayside NS?

Our Lady of Wayside NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Wayside NS teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Wayside NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Wayside NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Our Lady of Wayside NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Our Lady of Wayside NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Wayside NS's roll number, 19764M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Wayside NS?

The closest is SN Naomh Cillin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our Lady of Wayside NS

Dublin 12, Co. Dublin

114 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Our Lady of Wayside NS is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 KC63). Roisin O Shea is the principal of Our Lady of Wayside NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 114
Boys and girls: Mixed · 60 boys, 54 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19764M

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 Our Lady of Wayside NS?: Our Lady of Wayside NS is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 KC63).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Wayside NS?: Roisin O Shea is the principal of Our Lady of Wayside NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Wayside NS?: Our Lady of Wayside NS has 114 pupils: 60 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Wayside NS a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady of Wayside NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Wayside NS?: Our Lady of Wayside NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Wayside NS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Wayside NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Wayside NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Our Lady of Wayside NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Our Lady of Wayside NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Wayside NS's roll number, 19764M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Wayside NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Cillin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Wayside NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Wayside NSThis school		114	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh CillinDublin 12	900 m	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drimnagh Castle CBS NSDublin 12	900 m	342	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12	1.0 km	230	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Assumption Junior SchoolDublin 12	1.0 km	434	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan Smal BDublin 8	1.1 km	331	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12	1.3 km	136	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bluebell Road
Bluebell
Dublin 12
D12KC63

Principal: Roisin O Shea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 450 1030
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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