How many pupils go to Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?

Drimnagh Castle CBS NS has 342 pupils: 342 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Drimnagh Castle CBS NS a mixed school?

No. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?

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

Does Drimnagh Castle CBS NS teach through Irish?

No. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Drimnagh Castle CBS NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Drimnagh Castle CBS NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drimnagh Castle CBS NS's roll number, 19837N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?

The closest is S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Drimnagh Castle CBS NS

Dublin 12, Co. Dublin

342 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 C893). Bennet Kirwan is the principal of Drimnagh Castle CBS NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 342
Boys and girls: Boys only · 342 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19837N

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 Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?: Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 C893).
Who is the principal of Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?: Bennet Kirwan is the principal of Drimnagh Castle CBS NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?: Drimnagh Castle CBS NS has 342 pupils: 342 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drimnagh Castle CBS NS a mixed school?: No. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?: Drimnagh Castle CBS NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drimnagh Castle CBS NS teach through Irish?: No. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drimnagh Castle CBS NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Drimnagh Castle CBS NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Drimnagh Castle CBS NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drimnagh Castle CBS NS's roll number, 19837N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drimnagh Castle CBS NS?: The closest is S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drimnagh Castle CBS NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drimnagh Castle CBS NSThis school		342	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12	200 m	230	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Assumption Junior SchoolDublin 12	200 m	434	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Solas Hospital SchoolDublin 12	800 m	98	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Our Lady of Hope SchoolDublin 12	about 900 m	45	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Wayside NSDublin 12	900 m	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh CillinDublin 12	1.0 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Drimnagh Castle
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
D12C893

Principal: Bennet Kirwan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 455 2066
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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