St Benedicts and St Marys National School

Dublin 5, Co. Dublin

165 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Benedicts and St Marys National School is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 YK16). Jennifer Plunkett is the principal of St Benedicts and St Marys National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
165
Boys and girls
Mixed · 90 boys, 75 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20281W

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 and St Marys National School?
St Benedicts and St Marys National School is a primary school in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin (Eircode D05 YK16).
Who is the principal of St Benedicts and St Marys National School?
Jennifer Plunkett is the principal of St Benedicts and St Marys National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Benedicts and St Marys National School?
St Benedicts and St Marys National School has 165 pupils: 90 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Benedicts and St Marys National School a mixed school?
Yes. St Benedicts and St Marys National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Benedicts and St Marys National School?
St Benedicts and St Marys 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 and St Marys National School teach through Irish?
No. St Benedicts and St Marys National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Benedicts and St Marys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Benedicts and St Marys National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Benedicts and St Marys National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Benedicts and St Marys National School's roll number, 20281W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Benedicts and St Marys National School?
The closest is St Michael's House Special National School Foxfield. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 29 schools in Dublin 5 · DEIS primary schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

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St Benedicts and St Marys National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Benedicts and St Marys National SchoolThis school 165 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Michael's House Special National School FoxfieldDublin 5 300 m 61 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil EoinDublin 5 500 m 143 Mixed Catholic No Yes
ABACAS KilbarrackDublin 5 500 m 54 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Michaels Hse Sp SchDublin 5 700 m 52 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil MideDublin 5 800 m 218 Mixed Catholic Yes No
North Bay Educate Together NSDublin 5 800 m 196 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Grange Park
Raheny
Dublin 5
D05YK16

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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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