How many pupils go to Inchicore NS?

Inchicore NS has 201 pupils: 94 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Inchicore NS a mixed school?

Yes. Inchicore NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Inchicore NS?

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

Does Inchicore NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Inchicore NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Inchicore NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Inchicore NS's roll number, 20139T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Inchicore NS?

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

Inchicore NS

Dublin 10, Co. Dublin

201 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Inchicore NS is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 V963). Breda McEvoy is the principal of Inchicore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 201
Boys and girls: Mixed · 94 boys, 107 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20139T

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 Inchicore NS?: Inchicore NS is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 V963).
Who is the principal of Inchicore NS?: Breda McEvoy is the principal of Inchicore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Inchicore NS?: Inchicore NS has 201 pupils: 94 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Inchicore NS a mixed school?: Yes. Inchicore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Inchicore NS?: Inchicore NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Inchicore NS teach through Irish?: No. Inchicore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Inchicore NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Inchicore NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Inchicore NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Inchicore NS's roll number, 20139T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Inchicore NS?: The closest is Goldenbridge Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Inchicore NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Inchicore NSThis school		201	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Goldenbridge ConventDublin 8	500 m	188	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan Smal BDublin 8	500 m	331	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Inse ChorDublin 8	600 m	209	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St John of God Sp SchDublin 8	700 m	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolDublin 12	1.2 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior NSDublin 12	1.2 km	120	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Sarsfield Road
Inchicore
Dublin 10
D10V963

Principal: Breda McEvoy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 453 6505
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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