Holy Family School for the Deaf
Dublin 7, Co. Dublin
134 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial
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At a glance
Holy Family School for the Deaf is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 TH79). Eimear O'Rourke is the principal of Holy Family School for the Deaf, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Pupils
- 134
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 72 boys, 62 girls
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Language
- English-medium
- DEIS
- No
- Type
- Special
- Roll number
- 20495S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Holy Family School for the Deaf?
- Holy Family School for the Deaf is a primary school in Dublin 7, Co. Dublin (Eircode D07 TH79).
- Who is the principal of Holy Family School for the Deaf?
- Eimear O'Rourke is the principal of Holy Family School for the Deaf, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- How many pupils go to Holy Family School for the Deaf?
- Holy Family School for the Deaf has 134 pupils: 72 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
- Is Holy Family School for the Deaf a mixed school?
- Yes. Holy Family School for the Deaf takes both boys and girls.
- What is the ethos of Holy Family School for the Deaf?
- Holy Family School for the Deaf has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
- Does Holy Family School for the Deaf teach through Irish?
- No. Holy Family School for the Deaf teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Is Holy Family School for the Deaf a DEIS school?
- No. Holy Family School for the Deaf is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Holy Family School for the Deaf's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Family School for the Deaf's roll number, 20495S, or use the link on this page.
- What other primary schools are near Holy Family School for the Deaf?
- The closest is Casa Caterina S S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.
Closest schools
| School | Distance | Pupils | Boys and girls | Ethos | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family School for the DeafThis school | 134 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No | |
| Casa Caterina S SDublin 7 | 100 m | 31 | Mostly boys | Catholic | No | No |
| St Catherines Infant SchoolDublin 7 | 300 m | 139 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Dominican Convent Girls Senior SchoolDublin 7 | 400 m | 148 | Girls | Catholic | No | Yes |
| SN Eoin Bosco Nai BuacDublin 7 | 700 m | 146 | Boys | Catholic | No | No |
| SN Eoin Bosco BuachDublin 7 | 700 m | 290 | Boys | Catholic | No | No |
| Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S.Dublin 7 | 800 m | 352 | Girls | Catholic | No | No |
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Contact
Navan RoadCabra
Dublin 7
D07TH79
- Principal: Eimear O'Rourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 838 0058
- Email: [email protected]
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Secondary schools near here
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- 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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