How many pupils go to Greystones Community NS?

Greystones Community NS has 412 pupils: 206 boys and 206 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Greystones Community NS a mixed school?

Yes. Greystones Community NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Greystones Community NS?

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

Does Greystones Community NS teach through Irish?

No. Greystones Community NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Greystones Community NS a DEIS school?

No. Greystones Community NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Greystones Community NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greystones Community NS's roll number, 20473I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Greystones Community NS?

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

Greystones Community NS

Greystones, Co. Wicklow

412 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Greystones Community NS is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 HH94). Paul Molamphy is the principal of Greystones Community NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 412
Boys and girls: Mixed · 206 boys, 206 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20473I

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 Greystones Community NS?: Greystones Community NS is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 HH94).
Who is the principal of Greystones Community NS?: Paul Molamphy is the principal of Greystones Community NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Greystones Community NS?: Greystones Community NS has 412 pupils: 206 boys and 206 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Greystones Community NS a mixed school?: Yes. Greystones Community NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Greystones Community NS?: Greystones Community NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Greystones Community NS teach through Irish?: No. Greystones Community NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Greystones Community NS a DEIS school?: No. Greystones Community NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Greystones Community NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greystones Community NS's roll number, 20473I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Greystones Community NS?: The closest is St Catherines Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Greystones Community NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Greystones Community NSThis school		412	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Catherines Special SchoolGreystones	1.0 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Delgany NSDelgany	1.3 km	209	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Brigids SchoolGreystones	1.5 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Laurences NSGreystones	1.5 km	666	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolGreystones	1.6 km	385	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh CaoimhghinGreystones	1.7 km	459	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Greystones CNS
Charlesland
Greystones
A63HH94

Principal: Paul Molamphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 287 2170
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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