How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Giúise?

Gaelscoil na Giúise has 278 pupils: 148 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na Giúise a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Giúise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Giúise?

Gaelscoil na Giúise has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil na Giúise teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Giúise is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil na Giúise a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na Giúise is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na Giúise's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Giúise's roll number, 20412L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Giúise?

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

Gaelscoil na Giúise

Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin

278 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na Giúise is a primary school in Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 W682). Caitríona Nic Ghiolla Easpaig is the principal of Gaelscoil na Giúise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 278
Boys and girls: Mixed · 148 boys, 130 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20412L

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 Gaelscoil na Giúise?: Gaelscoil na Giúise is a primary school in Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 W682).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na Giúise?: Caitríona Nic Ghiolla Easpaig is the principal of Gaelscoil na Giúise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Giúise?: Gaelscoil na Giúise has 278 pupils: 148 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na Giúise a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Giúise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Giúise?: Gaelscoil na Giúise has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na Giúise teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Giúise is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na Giúise a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na Giúise is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na Giúise's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Giúise's roll number, 20412L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Giúise?: The closest is Firhouse Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na Giúise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na GiúiseThis school		278	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Firhouse Educate Together National SchoolDublin 24	100 m	355	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Treasa FirhouseDublin 24	500 m	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Rosary Primary SchoolDublin 24	800 m	525	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil CarmelDublin 24	1.0 km	313	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil SantainDublin 24	1.0 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Gaelscoil Chnoc LiamhnaDublin 16	1.2 km	233	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Céide Bhaile Uí Chuilinn
Teach na Giúise
Baile Átha Cliath
D24 W682
D24W682

Principal: Caitríona Nic Ghiolla Easpaig on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 495 4064
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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