How many pupils go to Lucan Community National School?

Lucan Community National School has 375 pupils: 184 boys and 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Lucan Community National School a mixed school?

Yes. Lucan Community National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Lucan Community National School?

Lucan Community National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Lucan Community National School teach through Irish?

No. Lucan Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Lucan Community National School a DEIS school?

No. Lucan Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Lucan Community National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lucan Community National School's roll number, 20426W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Lucan Community National School?

The closest is Divine Mercy Senior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Lucan Community National School

Lucan, Co. Dublin

375 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Lucan Community National School is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 TF76). Claire Downes is the principal of Lucan Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 375
Boys and girls: Mixed · 184 boys, 191 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20426W

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 Lucan Community National School?: Lucan Community National School is a primary school in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 TF76).
Who is the principal of Lucan Community National School?: Claire Downes is the principal of Lucan Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lucan Community National School?: Lucan Community National School has 375 pupils: 184 boys and 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lucan Community National School a mixed school?: Yes. Lucan Community National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lucan Community National School?: Lucan Community National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lucan Community National School teach through Irish?: No. Lucan Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lucan Community National School a DEIS school?: No. Lucan Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Lucan Community National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lucan Community National School's roll number, 20426W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lucan Community National School?: The closest is Divine Mercy Senior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Lucan Community National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Lucan Community National SchoolThis school		375	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Divine Mercy Senior National SchoolLucan	300 m	274	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Divine Mercy Junior National SchoolLucan	400 m	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lucan East ETNSLucan	800 m	416	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Griffeen Valley Educate Together NSLucan	900 m	466	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Peter Apostle Sen NSDublin 22	1.2 km	278	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Neillstown NSDublin 22	1.3 km	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Balgaddy Road
Lucan
Co. Dublin
K78TF76

Principal: Claire Downes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 457 0432
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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