Dunshaughlin Community National School

Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath

168 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

At a glance

Dunshaughlin Community National School is a primary school in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TP44). Dunshaughlin Community National School has 168 pupils: 86 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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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).
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.
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.

See also: All 3 schools in Dunshaughlin · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Meath · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

Dunshaughlin Community National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
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

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Next school holidays

  • In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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