How many pupils go to Griffith Barracks Multi D School?

Griffith Barracks Multi D School has 403 pupils: 220 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Griffith Barracks Multi D School a mixed school?

Yes. Griffith Barracks Multi D School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Griffith Barracks Multi D School?

Griffith Barracks Multi D School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Griffith Barracks Multi D School teach through Irish?

No. Griffith Barracks Multi D School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Griffith Barracks Multi D School a DEIS school?

No. Griffith Barracks Multi D School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Griffith Barracks Multi D School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Griffith Barracks Multi D School's roll number, 20012S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Griffith Barracks Multi D School?

The closest is St Catherines West NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Griffith Barracks Multi D School

Dublin 8, Co. Dublin

403 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Griffith Barracks Multi D School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 KVY4). Eddie Fox is the principal of Griffith Barracks Multi D School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 403
Boys and girls: Mixed · 220 boys, 183 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20012S

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 Griffith Barracks Multi D School?: Griffith Barracks Multi D School is a primary school in Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 KVY4).
Who is the principal of Griffith Barracks Multi D School?: Eddie Fox is the principal of Griffith Barracks Multi D School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Griffith Barracks Multi D School?: Griffith Barracks Multi D School has 403 pupils: 220 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Griffith Barracks Multi D School a mixed school?: Yes. Griffith Barracks Multi D School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Griffith Barracks Multi D School?: Griffith Barracks Multi D School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Griffith Barracks Multi D School teach through Irish?: No. Griffith Barracks Multi D School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Griffith Barracks Multi D School a DEIS school?: No. Griffith Barracks Multi D School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Griffith Barracks Multi D School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Griffith Barracks Multi D School's roll number, 20012S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Griffith Barracks Multi D School?: The closest is St Catherines West NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Griffith Barracks Multi D School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Griffith Barracks Multi D SchoolThis school		403	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Catherines West NSDublin 8	300 m	193	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Treasa NaofaDublin 8	400 m	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Iosagain Boys SeniorDublin 12	500 m	83	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolDublin 8	600 m	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Clares Convent NSDublin 6W	600 m	163	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Sancta Maria C B SDublin 8	900 m	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

The Old Guardhouse
South Circular Road
Dublin 8
D08KVY4

Principal: Eddie Fox on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 454 7278
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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