How many pupils go to Scoil Aoife CNS?

Scoil Aoife CNS has 342 pupils: 172 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Aoife CNS a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Aoife CNS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Aoife CNS?

Scoil Aoife CNS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Aoife CNS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Aoife CNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Aoife CNS a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Aoife CNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Aoife CNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Aoife CNS's roll number, 20422O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Aoife CNS?

The closest is St Aidans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Aoife CNS

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

342 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Aoife CNS is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 EE3V). Tadhg O'Lionaird is the principal of Scoil Aoife CNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 342
Boys and girls: Mixed · 172 boys, 170 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20422O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Aoife CNS?: Scoil Aoife CNS is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 EE3V).
Who is the principal of Scoil Aoife CNS?: Tadhg O'Lionaird is the principal of Scoil Aoife CNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Aoife CNS?: Scoil Aoife CNS has 342 pupils: 172 boys and 170 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Aoife CNS a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Aoife CNS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Aoife CNS?: Scoil Aoife CNS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Aoife CNS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Aoife CNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Aoife CNS a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Aoife CNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Aoife CNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Aoife CNS's roll number, 20422O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Aoife CNS?: The closest is St Aidans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Aoife CNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Aoife CNSThis school		342	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
St Aidans NSDublin 24	900 m	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids NSDublin 24	1.0 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Thomas Junior NSDublin 24	1.1 km	300	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Thomas Senior NSDublin 24	1.2 km	331	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
City West Educate Together National SchoolDublin 24	1.3 km	376	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Citywest & Saggart Community National SchoolDublin 24	1.3 km	413	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Citywest Drive
Citywest
Dublin 24
D24EE3V

Principal: Tadhg O'Lionaird on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 421 5104
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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