Scoil Ghrainne Community National School

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

585 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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Scoil Ghrainne Community National School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 Y5PR). Jonathan Hanley is the principal of Scoil Ghrainne Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
585
Boys and girls
Mixed · 304 boys, 281 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20247W

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 Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 Y5PR).
Who is the principal of Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
Jonathan Hanley is the principal of Scoil Ghrainne Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School has 585 pupils: 304 boys and 281 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Ghrainne Community National School a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Ghrainne Community National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
Scoil Ghrainne Community National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Ghrainne Community National School teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Ghrainne Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Ghrainne Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Ghrainne Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Ghrainne Community National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ghrainne Community National School's roll number, 20247W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Ghrainne Community National School?
The closest is St Benedicts National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 33 schools in Dublin 15 · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Scoil Ghrainne Community National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil Ghrainne Community National SchoolThis school 585 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Benedicts National SchoolDublin 15 500 m 622 Mixed Catholic No No
Castaheany Educate Together NSDublin 15 600 m 362 Mixed Multi-denominational No Yes
Hansfield Educate Together National SchoolDublin 15 1.0 km 576 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Mary Mother of Hope Junior National SchoolDublin 15 1.1 km 349 Mixed Catholic No No
St Ciarans NSDublin 15 1.2 km 530 Mixed Catholic No No
Mary Mother of Hope Senior NSDublin 15 1.2 km 429 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Phibblestown
Clonee
Dublin 15
D15Y5PR

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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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