How many pupils go to Harolds Cross NS?

Harolds Cross NS has 398 pupils: 210 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Harolds Cross NS a mixed school?

Yes. Harolds Cross NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Harolds Cross NS?

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

Does Harolds Cross NS teach through Irish?

No. Harolds Cross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Harolds Cross NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Harolds Cross NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Harolds Cross NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Harolds Cross NS's roll number, 19924I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Harolds Cross NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil Mologa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Harolds Cross NS

Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin

398 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Harolds Cross NS is a primary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W FR66). Mark Glynn is the principal of Harolds Cross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 398
Boys and girls: Mixed · 210 boys, 188 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19924I

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 Harolds Cross NS?: Harolds Cross NS is a primary school in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin (Eircode D6W FR66).
Who is the principal of Harolds Cross NS?: Mark Glynn is the principal of Harolds Cross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Harolds Cross NS?: Harolds Cross NS has 398 pupils: 210 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Harolds Cross NS a mixed school?: Yes. Harolds Cross NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Harolds Cross NS?: Harolds Cross NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Harolds Cross NS teach through Irish?: No. Harolds Cross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Harolds Cross NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Harolds Cross NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Harolds Cross NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Harolds Cross NS's roll number, 19924I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Harolds Cross NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Mologa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Harolds Cross NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Harolds Cross NSThis school		398	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil MologaDublin 6W	100 m	229	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 6W	800 m	367	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Rathgar NSDublin 6	800 m	94	Mixed	Methodist	No	No
St Josephs Boys NSDublin 6	900 m	363	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Marist National SchoolDublin 12	1.1 km	210	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naisiunta StratfordDublin 6	1.1 km	88	Mixed	Jewish	No	No

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Contact

Clareville Road
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
D6WFR66

Principal: Mark Glynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 492 2321
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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