How many pupils go to Divine Mercy Senior National School?

Divine Mercy Senior National School has 274 pupils: 139 boys and 135 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Divine Mercy Senior National School a mixed school?

Yes. Divine Mercy Senior National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Divine Mercy Senior National School?

Divine Mercy Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Divine Mercy Senior National School teach through Irish?

No. Divine Mercy Senior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Divine Mercy Senior National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Divine Mercy Senior National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Divine Mercy Senior National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Divine Mercy Senior National School's roll number, 20187H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Divine Mercy Senior National School?

The closest is Divine Mercy Junior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Divine Mercy Senior National School

Lucan, Co. Dublin

274 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Divine Mercy Senior National School is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 A393). Regina Halpin is the principal of Divine Mercy Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 274
Boys and girls: Mixed · 139 boys, 135 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20187H

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 Divine Mercy Senior National School?: Divine Mercy Senior National School is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 A393).
Who is the principal of Divine Mercy Senior National School?: Regina Halpin is the principal of Divine Mercy Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Divine Mercy Senior National School?: Divine Mercy Senior National School has 274 pupils: 139 boys and 135 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Divine Mercy Senior National School a mixed school?: Yes. Divine Mercy Senior National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Divine Mercy Senior National School?: Divine Mercy Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Divine Mercy Senior National School teach through Irish?: No. Divine Mercy Senior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Divine Mercy Senior National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Divine Mercy Senior National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Divine Mercy Senior National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Divine Mercy Senior National School's roll number, 20187H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Divine Mercy Senior National School?: The closest is Divine Mercy Junior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Divine Mercy Senior National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Divine Mercy Senior National SchoolThis school		274	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Divine Mercy Junior National SchoolLucan	100 m	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lucan Community National SchoolLucan	300 m	375	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Peter Apostle Sen NSDublin 22	1.0 km	278	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lucan East ETNSLucan	1.1 km	416	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Neillstown NSDublin 22	1.1 km	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Griffeen Valley Educate Together NSLucan	1.1 km	466	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Balgaddy
Lucan
Co. Dublin
K78A393

Principal: Regina Halpin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 467 0689
Email: [email protected]
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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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