How many pupils go to Dunshaughlin Community National School?

Dunshaughlin Community National School has 168 pupils: 86 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Dunshaughlin Community National School a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of Dunshaughlin Community National School?

Dunshaughlin 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 Dunshaughlin Community National School teach through Irish?

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

Is Dunshaughlin Community National School a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dunshaughlin Community National School's roll number, 20521Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Dunshaughlin Community National School?

The closest is Scoil na Rithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Dunshaughlin Community National School

Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath

168 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Dunshaughlin Community National School is a primary school in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TP44). Yvonne Slevin is the principal of Dunshaughlin Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 168
Boys and girls: Mixed · 86 boys, 82 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20521Q

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 Dunshaughlin Community National School?: Dunshaughlin Community National School is a primary school in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TP44).
Who is the principal of Dunshaughlin Community National School?: Yvonne Slevin is the principal of Dunshaughlin Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dunshaughlin Community National School?: Dunshaughlin Community National School has 168 pupils: 86 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dunshaughlin Community National School a mixed school?: Yes. Dunshaughlin Community National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dunshaughlin Community National School?: Dunshaughlin 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 Dunshaughlin Community National School teach through Irish?: No. Dunshaughlin Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dunshaughlin Community National School a DEIS school?: No. Dunshaughlin Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dunshaughlin Community National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dunshaughlin Community National School's roll number, 20521Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dunshaughlin Community National School?: The closest is Scoil na Rithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Dunshaughlin Community National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Dunshaughlin Community National SchoolThis school		168	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil na RitheDún Seachlainn	600 m	222	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Seachnaill NaofaDunshaughlin	1.1 km	622	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cul an MhuilinnDrumree	4.6 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh SeosamhDunsany	5.3 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath RiagainDunboyne	5.4 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath BeagainDunshaughlin	5.4 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Dunshaughlin
Co Meath
A85TP44

Principal: Yvonne Slevin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 852 2070
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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