St Marys NS

Lucan, Co. Dublin

483 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Marys NS is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 KP94). John Egan is the principal of St Marys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
483
Boys and girls
Mixed · 264 boys, 219 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19817H

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 NS?
St Marys NS is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 KP94).
Who is the principal of St Marys NS?
John Egan is the principal of St Marys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marys NS?
St Marys NS has 483 pupils: 264 boys and 219 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marys NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Marys NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Marys NS?
St Marys 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 NS teach through Irish?
No. St Marys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marys NS a DEIS school?
No. St Marys NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Marys NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys NS's roll number, 19817H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marys NS?
The closest is St Thomas Junior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Lucan · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

St Marys NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Marys NSThis school 483 Mixed Catholic No No
St Thomas Junior National SchoolLucan 1.2 km 573 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Aine NaofaLucan 1.3 km 614 Mixed Catholic No No
St. John the Evangelist National SchoolAdamstown Castle 1.7 km 417 Mixed Catholic No No
Adamstown Castle Educate Together National SchoolAdamstown 1.7 km 431 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Lucan B NSLucan 1.8 km 501 Boys Catholic No No
Esker Educate Together NSLucan 2.0 km 382 Mixed Multi-denominational No Yes

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Contact

Airlie Heights
Lucan
Co. Dublin
K78KP94

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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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