How many pupils go to St. Francis of Assisi National School?

St. Francis of Assisi National School has 434 pupils: 240 boys and 194 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. Francis of Assisi National School a mixed school?

Yes. St. Francis of Assisi National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St. Francis of Assisi National School?

St. Francis of Assisi 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. Francis of Assisi National School teach through Irish?

No. St. Francis of Assisi National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Francis of Assisi National School a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St. Francis of Assisi National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Francis of Assisi National School's roll number, 20304I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St. Francis of Assisi National School?

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

St. Francis of Assisi National School

Dublin 13, Co. Dublin

434 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St. Francis of Assisi National School is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 P5VY). Johanne Dunne is the principal of St. Francis of Assisi National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 434
Boys and girls: Mixed · 240 boys, 194 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20304I

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. Francis of Assisi National School?: St. Francis of Assisi National School is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 P5VY).
Who is the principal of St. Francis of Assisi National School?: Johanne Dunne is the principal of St. Francis of Assisi National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Francis of Assisi National School?: St. Francis of Assisi National School has 434 pupils: 240 boys and 194 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Francis of Assisi National School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Francis of Assisi National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. Francis of Assisi National School?: St. Francis of Assisi 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. Francis of Assisi National School teach through Irish?: No. St. Francis of Assisi National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Francis of Assisi National School a DEIS school?: No. St. Francis of Assisi National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Francis of Assisi National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Francis of Assisi National School's roll number, 20304I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Francis of Assisi National School?: The closest is Belmayne Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St. Francis of Assisi National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Francis of Assisi National SchoolThis school		434	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Belmayne Educate Together National SchoolDublin 13	100 m	413	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Scoil BhrideDublin 13	1.3 km	365	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Trinity Sen NSDublin 13	1.4 km	397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh ColmcilleDublin 13	1.4 km	217	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Kevins Junior NSDublin 13	1.4 km	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
San Nioclas MyraDublin 17	1.5 km	180	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Belmayne Avenue
Balgriffin
Dublin 13
D13P5VY

Principal: Johanne Dunne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 829 6007
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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