How many pupils go to Salesian Primary School?

Salesian Primary School has 361 pupils: 100 boys and 261 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Salesian Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Salesian Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Salesian Primary School?

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

Does Salesian Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Salesian Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Salesian Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Salesian Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Salesian Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Salesian Primary School's roll number, 20496U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Salesian Primary School?

The closest is J F K Memorial School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Salesian Primary School

Limerick, Co. Limerick

361 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Salesian Primary School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 RR99). Claire Rea is the principal of Salesian Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 361
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 261 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20496U

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 Salesian Primary School?: Salesian Primary School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 RR99).
Who is the principal of Salesian Primary School?: Claire Rea is the principal of Salesian Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Salesian Primary School?: Salesian Primary School has 361 pupils: 100 boys and 261 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Salesian Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Salesian Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Salesian Primary School?: Salesian Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Salesian Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Salesian Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Salesian Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Salesian Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Salesian Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Salesian Primary School's roll number, 20496U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Salesian Primary School?: The closest is J F K Memorial School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Salesian Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Salesian Primary SchoolThis school		361	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
J F K Memorial SchoolLimerick	400 m	218	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Limerick School ProjectLimerick	900 m	203	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St MichaelsLimerick	1.0 km	116	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
An Mhodh ScoilLuimneach	1.1 km	578	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	1.2 km	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil SairsealLuimneach	1.2 km	369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Fernbank
North Circular Road
Limerick
V94RR99

Principal: Claire Rea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 455 442
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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