How many pupils go to St Benedicts National School?

St Benedicts National School has 622 pupils: 310 boys and 312 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Benedicts National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Benedicts National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Benedicts National School?

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

Does St Benedicts National School teach through Irish?

No. St Benedicts National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Benedicts National School a DEIS school?

No. St Benedicts National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Benedicts National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Benedicts National School's roll number, 20231H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Benedicts National School?

The closest is Castaheany Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Benedicts National School

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

622 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Benedicts National School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PY61). Padraic Flesk is the principal of St Benedicts National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 622
Boys and girls: Mixed · 310 boys, 312 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20231H

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 St Benedicts National School?: St Benedicts National School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PY61).
Who is the principal of St Benedicts National School?: Padraic Flesk is the principal of St Benedicts National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Benedicts National School?: St Benedicts National School has 622 pupils: 310 boys and 312 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Benedicts National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Benedicts National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Benedicts National School?: St Benedicts National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Benedicts National School teach through Irish?: No. St Benedicts National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Benedicts National School a DEIS school?: No. St Benedicts National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Benedicts National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Benedicts National School's roll number, 20231H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Benedicts National School?: The closest is Castaheany Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Benedicts National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Benedicts National SchoolThis school		622	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castaheany Educate Together NSDublin 15	100 m	362	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Hansfield Educate Together National SchoolDublin 15	400 m	576	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Ghrainne Community National SchoolDublin 15	500 m	585	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Ciarans NSDublin 15	1.3 km	530	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mary Mother of Hope Junior National SchoolDublin 15	1.6 km	349	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mary Mother of Hope Senior NSDublin 15	1.7 km	429	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ongar
Dublin 15
D15PY61

Principal: Padraic Flesk on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 640 3011
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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