How many pupils go to Holy Child National School?

Holy Child National School has 495 pupils: 107 boys and 388 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Holy Child National School a mixed school?

Yes. Holy Child National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holy Child National School?

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

Does Holy Child National School teach through Irish?

No. Holy Child National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holy Child National School a DEIS school?

No. Holy Child National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Holy Child National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Child National School's roll number, 20338C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Holy Child National School?

The closest is Scoil an Leinbh Iosa Boys Seniors. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Holy Child National School

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

495 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Holy Child National School is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 YR59). Sarah Reilly is the principal of Holy Child National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 495
Boys and girls: Mixed · 107 boys, 388 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20338C

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 Holy Child National School?: Holy Child National School is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 YR59).
Who is the principal of Holy Child National School?: Sarah Reilly is the principal of Holy Child National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holy Child National School?: Holy Child National School has 495 pupils: 107 boys and 388 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holy Child National School a mixed school?: Yes. Holy Child National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holy Child National School?: Holy Child National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holy Child National School teach through Irish?: No. Holy Child National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holy Child National School a DEIS school?: No. Holy Child National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Holy Child National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Child National School's roll number, 20338C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holy Child National School?: The closest is Scoil an Leinbh Iosa Boys Seniors. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holy Child National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holy Child National SchoolThis school		495	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Leinbh Iosa Boys SeniorsDublin 9	100 m	297	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Pauls Hospital Special SchoolDublin 9	1.0 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Fhiachra SoisirDublin 5	1.3 km	557	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Fiachras Sen NSDublin 5	1.4 km	609	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bantiarna na mBuanna GirlsDublin 9	1.5 km	177	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil CholmcilleDublin 17	1.5 km	209	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Larkhill Road
Whitehall
Dublin 9
D09YR59

Principal: Sarah Reilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 5870
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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