How many pupils go to St Laurence's National School?

St Laurence's National School has 413 pupils: 197 boys and 216 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Laurence's National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Laurence's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Laurence's National School?

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

Does St Laurence's National School teach through Irish?

No. St Laurence's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Laurence's National School a DEIS school?

No. St Laurence's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Laurence's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laurence's National School's roll number, 20437E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Laurence's National School?

The closest is St Michaels House Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Laurence's National School

Dublin 13, Co. Dublin

413 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Laurence's National School is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 C924). Clare Finnerty is the principal of St Laurence's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 413
Boys and girls: Mixed · 197 boys, 216 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20437E

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 St Laurence's National School?: St Laurence's National School is a primary school in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 C924).
Who is the principal of St Laurence's National School?: Clare Finnerty is the principal of St Laurence's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Laurence's National School?: St Laurence's National School has 413 pupils: 197 boys and 216 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Laurence's National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Laurence's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Laurence's National School?: St Laurence's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Laurence's National School teach through Irish?: No. St Laurence's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Laurence's National School a DEIS school?: No. St Laurence's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Laurence's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laurence's National School's roll number, 20437E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Laurence's National School?: The closest is St Michaels House Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Laurence's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Laurence's National SchoolThis school		413	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels House Special SchoolDublin 13	400 m	56	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Ghráinne MhaolDublin 13	about 900 m	84	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Belmayne Community Special SchoolDonaghmede	about 900 m	2	Boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Stapolin Educate Together National SchoolDublin 13	1.1 km	340	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Muire agus IosefDublin 13	1.2 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mhuire Iosef JuniorDublin 13	1.3 km	302	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Brookstone Road
Baldoyle
Dublin 13
D13C924

Principal: Clare Finnerty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 832 6782
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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