How many pupils go to Holy Rosary Primary School?

Holy Rosary Primary School has 525 pupils: 257 boys and 268 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Holy Rosary Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Holy Rosary Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holy Rosary Primary School?

Holy Rosary Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Holy Rosary Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Holy Rosary Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holy Rosary Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Holy Rosary Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Holy Rosary Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Rosary Primary School's roll number, 19878E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Holy Rosary Primary School?

The closest is Firhouse Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Holy Rosary Primary School

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

525 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Holy Rosary Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 H022). Dolores Kelly is the principal of Holy Rosary Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 525
Boys and girls: Mixed · 257 boys, 268 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19878E

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 Holy Rosary Primary School?: Holy Rosary Primary School is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 H022).
Who is the principal of Holy Rosary Primary School?: Dolores Kelly is the principal of Holy Rosary Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holy Rosary Primary School?: Holy Rosary Primary School has 525 pupils: 257 boys and 268 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holy Rosary Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Holy Rosary Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holy Rosary Primary School?: Holy Rosary Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holy Rosary Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Holy Rosary Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holy Rosary Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Holy Rosary Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Holy Rosary Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Rosary Primary School's roll number, 19878E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holy Rosary Primary School?: The closest is Firhouse Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holy Rosary Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holy Rosary Primary SchoolThis school		525	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Firhouse Educate Together National SchoolDublin 24	800 m	355	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na GiúiseBaile Átha Cliath	800 m	278	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil Maelruain SeniorTest Address	1.1 km	386	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Treasa FirhouseDublin 24	1.1 km	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Maelruain JuniorDublin 24	1.1 km	371	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil SantainDublin 24	1.3 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Old Court Avenue
Tallaght
Dublin 24
D24H022

Principal: Dolores Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 452 1369
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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