How many pupils go to Our Lady of Consolation NS?

Our Lady of Consolation NS has 310 pupils: 91 boys and 219 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Consolation NS a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady of Consolation NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Consolation NS?

Our Lady of Consolation NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Consolation NS teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Consolation NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Consolation NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Our Lady of Consolation NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Our Lady of Consolation NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Consolation NS's roll number, 20064O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Consolation NS?

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

Our Lady of Consolation NS

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

310 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Our Lady of Consolation NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 RW80). Aoife Ní Bhreacháin is the principal of Our Lady of Consolation NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 310
Boys and girls: Mixed · 91 boys, 219 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20064O

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 Our Lady of Consolation NS?: Our Lady of Consolation NS is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 RW80).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Consolation NS?: Aoife Ní Bhreacháin is the principal of Our Lady of Consolation NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Consolation NS?: Our Lady of Consolation NS has 310 pupils: 91 boys and 219 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Consolation NS a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady of Consolation NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Consolation NS?: Our Lady of Consolation NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Consolation NS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Consolation NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Consolation NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Our Lady of Consolation NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Our Lady of Consolation NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Consolation NS's roll number, 20064O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Consolation NS?: The closest is Scoil Chiarain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Consolation NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Consolation NSThis school		310	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChiarainDublin 5	100 m	151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Convent NSDublin 5	900 m	369	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Vincent de Paul Senior SchoolDublin 9	1.0 km	305	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Vincents de Paul Junior NSDublin 9	1.0 km	334	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Mhuire na mBratharMarino	1.1 km	337	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Central Remedial ClinicDublin 3	1.2 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Collins Avenue East
Donnycarney
Dublin 5
D05RW80

Principal: Aoife Ní Bhreacháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 831 0721
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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