How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?

Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire has 161 pupils: 75 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?

Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire's roll number, 19926M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?

The closest is Hospital School CHI at Temple Street. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire

Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin

161 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is a primary school in Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 WC99). Pól Hansard is the principal of Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 161
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 86 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19926M

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 Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?: Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is a primary school in Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin (Eircode D01 WC99).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?: Pól Hansard is the principal of Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?: Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire has 161 pupils: 75 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?: Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire's roll number, 19926M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire?: The closest is Hospital School CHI at Temple Street. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Cholaiste MhuireThis school		161	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Hospital School CHI at Temple StreetDublin 1	400 m	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Paradise Place ETNSDublin 7	400 m	239	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Scoil ChaoimhinDublin 1	400 m	68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Central Senior Mixed NSDublin 1	500 m	227	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Central Infs SchoolDublin 1	500 m	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gardiner Street ConventDublin 1	500 m	298	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

4 Cearnóg Parnell
Baile Átha Cliath
D01WC99

Principal: Pól Hansard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 872 9131
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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