How many pupils go to St Bernadettes Senior NS?

St Bernadettes Senior NS has 194 pupils: 99 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Bernadettes Senior NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Bernadettes Senior NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Bernadettes Senior NS?

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

Does St Bernadettes Senior NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Bernadettes Senior NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Bernadettes Senior NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Bernadettes Senior NS's roll number, 19785U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Bernadettes Senior NS?

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

St Bernadettes Senior NS

Dublin 22, Co. Dublin

194 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Bernadettes Senior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 PW58). James Ryan is the principal of St Bernadettes Senior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 194
Boys and girls: Mixed · 99 boys, 95 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19785U

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 Bernadettes Senior NS?: St Bernadettes Senior NS is a primary school in Dublin 22, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 PW58).
Who is the principal of St Bernadettes Senior NS?: James Ryan is the principal of St Bernadettes Senior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Bernadettes Senior NS?: St Bernadettes Senior NS has 194 pupils: 99 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Bernadettes Senior NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Bernadettes Senior NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Bernadettes Senior NS?: St Bernadettes Senior NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Bernadettes Senior NS teach through Irish?: No. St Bernadettes Senior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Bernadettes Senior NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Bernadettes Senior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Bernadettes Senior NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Bernadettes Senior NS's roll number, 19785U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Bernadettes Senior NS?: The closest is St Bernadettes Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Bernadettes Senior NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Bernadettes Senior NSThis school		194	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Bernadettes Junior NSDublin 22	100 m	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballydowd High Support Special SchoolPalmerstown	700 m	7	Mixed	Inter-denominational	No	No
St Marys Junior NSDublin 22	800 m	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys Sen NSDublin 22	800 m	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Neillstown NSDublin 22	1.5 km	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peter Apostle Sen NSDublin 22	1.5 km	278	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Quarryvale
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22PW58

Principal: James Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 626 7116
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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