How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?

Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua has 359 pupils: 174 boys and 185 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?

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

Does Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua's roll number, 20425U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?

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

Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua

Dublin 18, Co. Dublin

359 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 K0EN). Ruth Mhic Adaim is the principal of Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 359
Boys and girls: Mixed · 174 boys, 185 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20425U

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 Shliabh Rua?: Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua is a primary school in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin (Eircode D18 K0EN).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?: Ruth Mhic Adaim is the principal of Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?: Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua has 359 pupils: 174 boys and 185 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?: Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua's roll number, 20425U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua?: The closest is Stepaside Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Shliabh RuaThis school		359	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Stepaside Educate Together National SchoolDublin 18	100 m	542	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Holy Trinity National SchoolDublin 18	800 m	586	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilternan Church of Ireland NSDublin 18	1.7 km	206	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Thaobh na CoilleDublin 18	1.8 km	402	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Brigids Girls NSDublin 18	1.9 km	499	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids Boys NSDublin 18	1.9 km	406	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Bhaile Uí Ógáin
Bác 18
Baile Átha Cliath 18
D18K0EN

Principal: Ruth Mhic Adaim on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 295 8589
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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