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Bóthar na hAbhann Móire, Tamhlacht, Baile Átha Cliath 24 · D24 TW35 · Roll number 19646G
Scoil Santain is one of 48 primary schools in or within 3 km of Old Bawn. Every school in and around Old Bawn →
What stands out about Scoil Santain
- One of the larger primary schools: 262 pupils, against a typical 131.
- Smaller than it was: 262 pupils, 21% fewer than the 330 of 2019/20.
- Every subject is taught through Irish.
- In DEIS. DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) gives schools serving disadvantaged areas more teachers, money and support; the Department decides which schools are in it.
- Its patron is the Archbishop of Dublin; its ethos is Catholic.
Pupils over time
2015/16 to 2025/26Scoil Santain had 262 pupils in 2025/26, down from 361 in 2015/16 (−27%). Girls are 48% of them. Its roll rose in 0 of the 10 years.
Department of Education enrolments at 30 September each year; girls and boys where the lists give them.
No letter for Scoil Santain
Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing schools by them, so this school has no letter and nothing here ranks it. Its facts are the Department of Education’s; its inspection reports are linked below.
What the Department of Education does publish for Scoil Santain is on this page: its pupils each September since 2015/16, girls and boys, its patron and ethos, whether it teaches through Irish, whether it is in DEIS, and its inspection reports.
Newspapers print lists of how many of a school’s leavers go on to college. Those count destinations, not exam results, and depend on who a school takes in; we don’t use them.
Inspection reports on Scoil Santain
The Department of Education’s Inspectorate visits schools and publishes its reports. The reports describe what inspectors saw; they give no overall grade, and we don’t make one. Reports for this school on gov.ie ↗
Inspectors visit every kind of school. Whole-school evaluations look at teaching and learning, leadership and management; subject inspections look at one subject; follow-through inspections check whether earlier advice was taken. Each report is published on gov.ie with the school’s response.
Getting a place at Scoil Santain
Every school admits under its own published admission policy; no admissions numbers are published.
Families apply to Scoil Santain directly. Children can start once they are four and must be in school by six; the school’s yearly admission notice gives the dates for applying and for its decisions.
A school with more applicants than places admits on the criteria in its admission policy, often brothers and sisters, the area it serves and, for post-primary schools, its feeder primaries. A family refused a place can appeal.
It teaches every subject through Irish. It is in DEIS, so it has extra support for pupils from disadvantaged areas.
No figures on applications are published, but the roll shows demand: Scoil Santain has shrunk by 21% since 2019/20. All the schools around Old Bawn together changed by +1%.
Pupils since 2019/20
Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; Department of Education enrolments 2019/20 and 2025/26 (preliminary).
Side by side with the nearest primary schools
2025/26The nearest schools of the same kind, as the crow flies: their pupils, ethos and language. No results: none are published.
Of the 6 nearest primary schools, 4 have more pupils than Scoil Santain. Since 2019/20 its roll has changed by −21%; 4 of the 6 grew faster.
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Santain | 262 | −21% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | |
| Scoil Treasa Firhouse | 377 | −13% | Catholic | English | 0.7 km | |
| St Dominic's National School | 410 | +12% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 0.7 km |
| Scoil Carmel | 313 | −22% | Catholic | English | 0.7 km | |
| S.N. Aenghusa | 209 | −10% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 0.9 km |
| St Marys School | 349 | +2% | Catholic | English | 1 km | |
| Scoil Aenghusa Jun N.S. | 159 | −26% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 1 km |
The other 452 primary schools in Co. Dublin
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelscoil na Giúise | 278 | +64% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 1 km | |
| Firhouse Educate Together National School | 355 | +23% | Multi-denominational | English | 1.1 km | |
| Scoil Maelruain Senior | 386 | −13% | Catholic | English | 1.2 km | |
| Scoil Maelruain Junior | 371 | −10% | Catholic | English | 1.2 km | |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | 525 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 1.3 km |
| Scoil Iosa | 109 | −8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 1.3 km |
| Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna | 233 | +5% | Catholic | All in Irish | 1.4 km | |
| St Martin de Porres N.S. | 383 | −7% | Catholic | English | 1.9 km | |
| St Kevins Boys | 275 | −18% | Catholic | English | 2 km | |
| St Kevins Girls | 257 | −13% | Catholic | English | 2 km | |
| Scoil Colmcille Naofa | 721 | −9% | Catholic | English | 2.1 km | |
| St Colmcille Senior N.S. | 744 | −7% | Catholic | English | 2.1 km | |
| S N an Croi Ro Naofa | 213 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 2.4 km |
| An Chroi Ro Naofa Sois | 167 | −35% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 2.5 km |
| Bishop Galvin N.S. | 461 | −5% | Catholic | English | 2.5 km | |
| Bishop Shanahan N.S. | 437 | −7% | Catholic | English | 2.5 km | |
| St Marks Junior Mixed | 450 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 2.6 km |
| Riverview Educate Together National School | 242 | +103% | Multi-denominational | English | 2.6 km | |
| St Marks Sen N.S. | 497 | −6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 2.7 km |
| St Kilians Senior N.S. | 296 | +14% | Catholic | English | 2.9 km | |
| St Kilians Junior School | 281 | +3% | Catholic | English | 2.9 km | |
| Tallaght Community National School | 151 | +94% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 3 km |
| Holy Spirit Senior Primary School | 269 | −16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3 km |
| Belgard Heights N.S. | 372 | −8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3 km |
| Holy Spirit Junior Primary School | 270 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3 km |
| St Annes Primary School | 301 | −20% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3 km |
| Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin | 145 | −15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.1 km |
| Rathfarnham Parish N.S. | 215 | −5% | Church of Ireland | English | 3.1 km | |
| St Patrick GNS | 472 | −16% | Catholic | English | 3.2 km | |
| Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Junior | 141 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.2 km |
| St Pius X N.S. Boys | 511 | −6% | Catholic | English | 3.5 km | |
| St Pius X G N.S. | 540 | −0% | Catholic | English | 3.5 km | |
| Ballyroan B N.S. | 375 | −6% | Catholic | English | 3.5 km | |
| Scoil Chaitlin Maude | 284 | −17% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | ✓ | 3.6 km |
| S.N. Bhaile Eamonn | 75 | −27% | Catholic | English | 3.6 km | |
| St Thomas Senior N.S. | 331 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.8 km |
| St Damiens N.S. | 231 | +1% | Catholic | English | 3.8 km | |
| St Brigids N.S. | 206 | −9% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.8 km |
| St Aidans N.S. | 244 | −16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.8 km |
| St Thomas Junior N.S. | 300 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.8 km |
| Scoil Mhuire | 187 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 3.9 km |
| Glen na Smol N S | 56 | −36% | Catholic | English | 4.4 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire Boys | 367 | −17% | Catholic | English | 4.4 km | |
| Assumption Junior School | 434 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 4.4 km |
| S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior School | 230 | −5% | Catholic | English | 4.5 km | |
| Whitechurch Nat School | 194 | −9% | Church of Ireland | English | 4.5 km | |
| S.N. Naomh Cillin | 30 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 4.6 km |
| Drimnagh Castle CBS N.S. | 342 | −8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 4.6 km |
| Clochar Loreto N.S. | 445 | −11% | Catholic | English | 4.6 km | |
| Scoil Aoife CNS | 342 | +59% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 4.7 km |
| Scoil Naomh Aine | 222 | −15% | Catholic | English | 4.7 km | |
| Scoil Naomh Ide | 252 | −7% | Catholic | English | 4.8 km | |
| Scoil Úna Naofa | 356 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 4.8 km |
| Scoil Naomh Seosamh | 360 | −13% | Catholic | English | 4.9 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 292 | −19% | Catholic | English | 4.9 km | |
| Rathfarnham Educate Together | 188 | −13% | Multi-denominational | English | 4.9 km | |
| Presentation Primary School | 367 | −37% | Catholic | English | 4.9 km | |
| Marley Grange N.S. | 461 | −7% | Catholic | English | 4.9 km | |
| Sacred Heart N.S. | 463 | −3% | Catholic | English | 5 km | |
| St Josephs Boys N.S. | 363 | −18% | Catholic | English | 5.2 km | |
| S.N. Naomh Eoin | 91 | −2% | Church of Ireland | English | 5.2 km | |
| Our Lady of Wayside N.S. | 114 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.3 km |
| Scoil Naisiunta an Dea Aoire | 209 | −0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.3 km |
| Gaelscoil na Camoige | 215 | −12% | Catholic | All in Irish | 5.3 km | |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Girls Senior School | 136 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.5 km |
| Zion Parish Primary School | 91 | −2% | Church of Ireland | English | 5.5 km | |
| Harolds Cross N.S. | 398 | +4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.5 km |
| Lady of Good Counsel Boys Senior N.S. | 120 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.5 km |
| Gaelscoil Mologa | 229 | +0% | Catholic | All in Irish | 5.5 km | |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School | 125 | −29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.6 km |
| Scoil Naisiunta Stratford | 88 | −5% | Jewish | English | 5.6 km | |
| Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain | 445 | +1% | Catholic | All in Irish | 5.7 km | |
| Scoil Naithi | 231 | −3% | Catholic | All in Irish | 5.7 km | |
| City West Educate Together National School | 376 | −2% | Multi-denominational | English | 5.7 km | |
| Rathgar N.S. | 94 | +3% | Methodist | English | 5.8 km | |
| Marist National School | 210 | −26% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.9 km |
| Our Lady Queen of Apostles | 469 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 5.9 km |
| Citywest & Saggart Community National School | 413 | −0% | Multi-denominational | English | 6 km | |
| Gaelscoil Lir | 53 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 6 km | |
| Scoil an Maighdine Mhuire Boys | 176 | −38% | Catholic | English | 6 km | |
| Na Maighdine Muire Girl | 200 | −33% | Catholic | English | 6 km | |
| St Attractas Junior N.S. | 337 | −2% | Catholic | English | 6.1 km | |
| Rathcoole ETNS | 114 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 6.1 km | |
| St Ultans N.S. | 359 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.1 km |
| St Attractas Senior N.S. | 371 | +4% | Catholic | English | 6.1 km | |
| S.N. Muire Gan Smal B | 331 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.1 km |
| Goldenbridge Convent | 188 | −20% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.1 km |
| Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 | 212 | −10% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.2 km |
| Muire Og 2 Loreto Con | 191 | −12% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.2 km |
| S.N. Naomh Mhuire | 666 | −5% | Catholic | English | 6.3 km | |
| Talbot Senior N.S. | 286 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.4 km |
| Dublin 6 Clonskeagh and Dublin 6W Primary School | 174 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 6.4 km | |
| Scoil Nano Nagle | 261 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.4 km |
| Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige | 441 | +215% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 6.4 km | |
| Goatstown Stillorgan Primary School | 170 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 6.5 km | |
| Scoil Iosagain Boys Senior | 83 | +22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.5 km |
| St Gabriels N.S. | 211 | −22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.5 km |
| St Raphaels N.S. | 380 | +5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.6 km |
| St Michaels N.S. | 314 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.6 km |
| Inchicore N.S. | 201 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.6 km |
| St Clares Convent N.S. | 163 | −42% | Catholic | English | 6.7 km | |
| Kildare Place N.S. | 189 | −8% | Church of Ireland | English | 6.8 km | |
| Our Ladys N.S. | 176 | −31% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.8 km |
| St Ronans N.S. | 396 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.8 km |
| Neillstown N.S. | 231 | −22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.9 km |
| Griffith Barracks Multi D School | 403 | +30% | Multi-denominational | English | 6.9 km | |
| St Peter Apostle Sen N.S. | 278 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 6.9 km |
| St. Louis National School | 590 | – | Catholic | English | 6.9 km | |
| St Catherines West N.S. | 193 | −6% | Church of Ireland | English | 6.9 km | |
| S N Banrion na nAingeal 1 | 171 | +2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7 km |
| Bainrion na nAingal 2 | 133 | +2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7 km |
| Gaelscoil Inse Chor | 209 | −13% | Catholic | All in Irish | 7.1 km | |
| Holy Cross N.S. | 260 | −14% | Catholic | English | 7.1 km | |
| Ballinteer Educate Together National School | 399 | +2% | Multi-denominational | English | 7.1 km | |
| St Louise de Marillac Primary School | 256 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.2 km |
| St Patricks N.S. | 203 | −4% | Catholic | English | 7.2 km | |
| Scoil Treasa Naofa | 175 | −9% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.2 km |
| Taney N.S. | 384 | −12% | Church of Ireland | English | 7.3 km | |
| St Marys Sen N.S. | 204 | −7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.3 km |
| Canal Way Educate Together National School | 391 | +23% | Multi-denominational | English | 7.3 km | |
| St Marys Junior N.S. | 183 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.3 km |
| S.N. Brighde | 358 | −18% | Catholic | All in Irish | 7.3 km | |
| St. James's Primary School | 278 | +11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.3 km |
| Chapelizod N.S. | 30 | +11% | Church of Ireland | English | 7.4 km | |
| Gaelscoil Lios na nOg | 188 | −18% | Catholic | All in Irish | 7.4 km | |
| Presentation Primary School | 224 | +17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.4 km |
| Ranelagh Multi Denom N.S. | 221 | −5% | Multi-denominational | English | 7.6 km | |
| Sancta Maria C B S | 103 | +3% | Catholic | Some subjects in Irish | ✓ | 7.6 km |
| Scoil Bride C | 329 | −15% | Catholic | English | 7.7 km | |
| Divine Mercy Senior National School | 274 | −46% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.7 km |
| Scoil Lorcain B | 321 | −15% | Catholic | English | 7.7 km | |
| Divine Mercy Junior National School | 204 | −35% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.7 km |
| St Brigids Primary School | 229 | −13% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.8 km |
| Our lady's Grove Primary School | 409 | −7% | Catholic | English | 7.8 km | |
| Sandford Parish National School | 196 | −15% | Church of Ireland | English | 7.8 km | |
| Islamic National School | 414 | +36% | Muslim | English | 7.8 km | |
| Lucan Community National School | 375 | +68% | Multi-denominational | English | 7.9 km | |
| St Patricks | 24 | −29% | Church of Ireland | English | 7.9 km | |
| Scoil Chronain | 354 | −13% | Catholic | All in Irish | 8 km | |
| Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School | 295 | +852% | Multi-denominational | English | 8 km | |
| St Bernadettes Junior N.S. | 173 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8 km |
| Scoil na mBrathar | 155 | +0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8 km |
| ST Olaf's National School | 591 | +16% | Catholic | English | 8.1 km | |
| St Bernadettes Senior N.S. | 194 | −8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.1 km |
| Queen of Angels Primary School | 224 | −29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.1 km |
| St. Mary's National School | 242 | −9% | Catholic | English | 8.2 km | |
| South City CNS | 148 | +19% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 8.2 km |
| Lucan East ETNS | 416 | −4% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 8.3 km |
| St Audoens N.S. | 171 | −8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.3 km |
| St Marys Central N.S. | 588 | +9% | Catholic | English | 8.3 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 166 | −25% | Catholic | English | 8.5 km | |
| Holy Family National School | 671 | −5% | Catholic | English | 8.5 km | |
| Gaelscoil Laighean | 130 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 8.5 km | |
| Griffeen Valley Educate Together NS | 466 | −13% | Multi-denominational | English | 8.6 km | |
| St Gabriels N.S. | 168 | +31% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.6 km |
| S.N. Cnoc Ainbhil | 434 | −8% | Catholic | English | 8.6 km | |
| Stanhope Street Primary School | 384 | +14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.7 km |
| Presentation Primary School | 165 | +29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.7 km |
| Scoil na Mbrathar Boys Senior School | 120 | −20% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.7 km |
| S.N. Briotas | 57 | −50% | Catholic | English | 8.9 km | |
| Scoil Caitriona na mBraithre | 134 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8.9 km |
| Gaelscoil Eoin | 64 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 9 km | |
| Lucan Educate Together NS | 384 | −13% | Multi-denominational | English | 9.1 km | |
| Stepaside Educate Together National School | 542 | +61% | Multi-denominational | English | 9.1 km | |
| St Christopher's NS | 598 | −4% | Catholic | Some subjects in Irish | ✓ | 9.1 km |
| Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille | 402 | −12% | Catholic | All in Irish | 9.2 km | |
| John Scottus N.S. | 136 | −28% | Multi-denominational | English | 9.2 km | |
| S.N. San Treasa | 430 | −3% | Catholic | English | 9.2 km | |
| Dublin 7 Educate Together NS | 515 | +10% | Multi-denominational | English | 9.2 km | |
| Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada | 376 | −18% | Catholic | All in Irish | 9.3 km | |
| S.N. Naomh Lorcan | 390 | −13% | Catholic | English | 9.3 km | |
| Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig | 367 | −19% | Catholic | All in Irish | 9.4 km | |
| City Quay N.S. | 151 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.4 km |
| Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School | 431 | −2% | Multi-denominational | English | 9.5 km | |
| St Raphaelas N.S. | 375 | −16% | Catholic | English | 9.5 km | |
| Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice School | 428 | −6% | Catholic | English | 9.5 km | |
| Paradise Place ETNS | 239 | −2% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 9.5 km |
| St. John the Evangelist National School | 417 | +5% | Catholic | English | 9.5 km | |
| Esker Educate Together NS | 382 | −8% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 9.5 km |
| Scoil Chaoimhin | 68 | +13% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 9.6 km |
| Mary, Help of Christians G.N.S. | 352 | −19% | Catholic | English | 9.6 km | |
| S.N. Eoin Bosco Buach | 290 | −35% | Catholic | English | 9.6 km | |
| Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire | 161 | −17% | Catholic | All in Irish | 9.6 km | |
| S.N. Eoin Bosco Nai Buac | 146 | −26% | Catholic | English | 9.6 km | |
| Central Infs School | 149 | −7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.6 km |
| Central Senior Mxd N.S. | 227 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.6 km |
| North Dublin Muslim N.S. | 391 | +24% | Muslim | English | 9.7 km | |
| Christ the King Girls Senior School | 74 | −25% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.7 km |
| Christ the King I G | 37 | −33% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.7 km |
| Christ the King B N.S. | 86 | −20% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.8 km |
| Gaelscoil Bharra | 212 | +1% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 9.8 km |
| St Patricks N.S. | 867 | +8% | Catholic | English | 9.8 km | |
| St Peters N.S. | 409 | −13% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.8 km |
| Scoil Aine Naofa | 614 | +3% | Catholic | English | 9.8 km | |
| Rutland National School | 152 | −6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.8 km |
| St Thomas Junior National School | 573 | +1% | Catholic | English | 9.9 km | |
| Dominican Convent Girls Senior School | 148 | −25% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.9 km |
| St Catherines Infant School | 139 | +2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| Fionnbarra Naofa B.N.S. | 126 | −9% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| St Brigids N.S. | 100 | −1% | Church of Ireland | English | 10 km | |
| Our Lady of Mercy Convent School | 247 | −9% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha | 198 | −7% | Church of Ireland | English | 10 km | |
| Gardiner Street Convent | 298 | −27% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| St Brigids Mxd N.S. | 834 | −12% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| St Laurence O'Toole's National School | 159 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| Scoil Mhuire | 286 | +3% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Booterstown Boys | 189 | −38% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| S.N. Paroiste Maitiu Nfa | 212 | −5% | Church of Ireland | English | 10 km | |
| Broombridge Educate Together National School | 387 | +225% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| Caisleain Nua Liamhna | 626 | +8% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Naomh Lorcan O Tuathail Senior Boys | 69 | +6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| St Andrews N.S. | 374 | −12% | Church of Ireland | English | 10 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 558 | −13% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Holy Trinity National School | 586 | +1% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Star of the Sea | 223 | −31% | Catholic | English | 10 km | |
| Shellybanks Educate Together National School | 333 | +20% | Multi-denominational | English | 10 km | |
| St Patricks Girls N.S. | 143 | −12% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| Naomh Padraig Boys | 137 | +0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| St. Vincent's Primary School | 240 | −15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 10 km |
| St Vincents Inf Boys | 88 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Scoil Ui Chonaill Boys Seniors | 155 | −15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Lindsay Road N.S. | 95 | +4% | Presbyterian | English | 11 km | |
| Lucan B N.S. | 501 | −2% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| S.N. San Vinseann Cailin | 208 | −15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Booterstown N.S. | 85 | −4% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| Pelletstown ETNS | 386 | +48% | Multi-denominational | English | 11 km | |
| Scoil Thomais | 622 | −12% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Castleknock Educate Together NS | 374 | −13% | Multi-denominational | English | 11 km | |
| St Columbas Con G & I | 378 | −4% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Kilternan Church of Ireland N.S. | 206 | −2% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| St Columbas N.S. Mxd | 90 | −27% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| St Marys N.S. | 483 | +0% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| S N Naomh Finnin | 266 | +7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Scoil Choilm Community NS | 698 | −20% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Carysfort N.S. | 583 | −2% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua | 359 | +52% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 11 km | |
| S.N. Padraig Naofa | 185 | +2% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| All Saints N.S. | 51 | −7% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| St Josephs Mxd N.S. | 211 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Glasnevin N.S. | 83 | −1% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| St Francis Xavier Senior N.S. | 387 | +8% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| St Patricks N School | 449 | −9% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Scoil Bride B | 193 | −45% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Scoil Sinead NS | 62 | +107% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| St Francis Xavier J N.S. | 357 | −14% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Scoil Bride C | 213 | −42% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| St Oliver Plunkett N.S. | 110 | −23% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Gaelscoil Áine | 176 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 11 km | |
| St Brigids Convent | 406 | −13% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| St Malachys N.S. | 131 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Scoil Mobhi | 248 | −2% | Catholic | All in Irish | 11 km | |
| Our Lady of the Wayside NS | 292 | −9% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| St Patricks GNS | 478 | −16% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Scoil Padraig Naofa B | 499 | −20% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| St Marys N.S. | 212 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Drumcondra N.S. | 81 | +40% | Church of Ireland | English | 11 km | |
| S.N. Naomh Mochta | 805 | −9% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| St Brigids Senior Girls | 137 | −40% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| St Brigids Infant N.S. | 140 | −40% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| Corpus Christi N.S. | 398 | −9% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| Glasnevin Educate Together NS | 410 | +20% | Multi-denominational | English | 12 km | |
| Scoil na nAingeal | 410 | −7% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| St Joseph¿s Primary School, An Edmund Rice School | 116 | −7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| S N Naomh Feargal Boys Senior | 180 | +18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| Grace Park Educate Together National School | 410 | +125% | Multi-denominational | English | 12 km | |
| Finglas Parochial National School | 94 | +52% | Church of Ireland | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| S.N. Oilibheir | 266 | +0% | Catholic | All in Irish | 12 km | |
| St Brigids Boys N.S. | 406 | −16% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| Howth Rd Mxd N.S. | 89 | −9% | Presbyterian | English | 12 km | |
| Mother of Divine Grace | 480 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| North Dublin N.S. Project | 214 | −5% | Multi-denominational | English | 12 km | |
| Gaelscoil Ui Earcain | 248 | −28% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 12 km |
| Scoil na Croi Naofa | 404 | −12% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| St Canices G N.S. | 473 | −3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| Scoil Lorcáin | 485 | +0% | Catholic | All in Irish | 12 km | |
| St Canices B N.S. | 355 | −13% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| S N Mhuire na mBrathar | 337 | −6% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| St Vincents de Paul Junior N.S. | 334 | −16% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| St Vincent de Paul Senior School | 305 | −8% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| Kill-O'-The-Grange N.S. | 208 | −4% | Church of Ireland | English | 12 km | |
| St Philips Senior N.S. | 231 | −24% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| St Philip the Apostle Junior N.S. | 184 | −29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 12 km |
| St Josephs G N.S. | 146 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| St Brigids Girls N.S. | 499 | −7% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| St Kevins B N.S. | 131 | −22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Our Lady of Victories Infant N.S. | 192 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Bantiarna na mBuanna Boys | 174 | −13% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Dun Laoghaire ETNS | 177 | +185% | Multi-denominational | English | 13 km | |
| Bantiarna na mBuanna Girls | 177 | −12% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| St Patricks Senior School | 186 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Holy Family School | 149 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| St. Patrick's Junior NS | 162 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Scoil an Leinbh Iosa Boys Seniors | 297 | +6% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Scoil Nais Mhuire Sois | 176 | −32% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Monkstown Eucate Together NS | 415 | −10% | Multi-denominational | English | 13 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire Sin | 207 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| St Ciarans N.S. | 530 | −20% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Holy Child National School | 495 | +22% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Eoin Baisde C Naoidh | 215 | −22% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| S.N. Eoin Baisde Girls Senior | 380 | −7% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Scoil an Tseachtar Laoch | 165 | −16% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 13 km |
| Our Lady of Consolation N.S. | 310 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Scoil Chiarain | 151 | +14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| S.N. Eoin Baisde Boys Senior School | 317 | −4% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Eoin Baisde B Sois | 294 | −12% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| SN an Spioraid Naiomh C | 249 | −19% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National School | 176 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 13 km | |
| Holy Spirit B N.S. | 229 | −32% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Cherrywood Educate Together National School | 220 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 14 km | |
| Hansfield Educate Together National School | 576 | −8% | Multi-denominational | English | 14 km | |
| St Benedicts National School | 622 | −5% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Virgin Mary Girls National School | 160 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| S N na Maighdine Muire B | 151 | +15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| Castaheany Educate Together NS | 362 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Josephs | 370 | +17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| Sacred Heart N.S. | 632 | −25% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| S N na Lanai Glasa | 285 | +2% | Church of Ireland | English | 14 km | |
| Ladyswell N.S. | 447 | −10% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Kevins N.S. | 229 | +15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| Scoil Ghrainne Community National School | 585 | −12% | Multi-denominational | English | 14 km | |
| Clochar San Dominic | 184 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Josephs Senior N.S. | 161 | +17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Josephs Jnr | 138 | −10% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| Our Lady Good Counsel GNS | 398 | −11% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Scoil Fhiachra Soisir | 557 | −15% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys N.S. | 389 | −3% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna | 164 | −7% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Brigids Convent N.S. | 369 | −13% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Sallynoggin Educate Together National School | 46 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 14 km | |
| St Fiachras Sen N.S. | 609 | −16% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| St Davids N.S. | 308 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| St Brigids Boys N.S. | 287 | −18% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Dalkey School Project | 220 | −7% | Multi-denominational | English | 14 km | |
| Mary Mother of Hope Senior NS | 429 | −4% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Mary Mother of Hope Junior National School | 349 | −21% | Catholic | English | 14 km | |
| Scoil Colmcille Senior | 147 | +4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Scoil Cholmcille Junior N.S. | 124 | −25% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| St John of God N.S. | 182 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Gaelscoil Cholmcille | 209 | −24% | Catholic | All in Irish | 15 km | |
| The Harold School | 642 | −5% | Catholic | English | 15 km | |
| Gaelscoil an Chuilinn | 282 | −3% | Inter-denominational | All in Irish | 15 km | |
| Powerstown Educate Together National School | 348 | +10% | Multi-denominational | English | 15 km | |
| Scoil Neasain | 241 | −4% | Catholic | All in Irish | 15 km | |
| St Johns N.S. | 165 | −12% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Cromcastle Green B N.S. | 183 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| S.N. Caitriona Naionain | 178 | −28% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Scoil Nais Ide Cailini | 156 | +8% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| S.N. Caitriona Girls | 185 | +5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Scoil Bhreandain | 136 | −13% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| St Columbanus National School | 113 | +5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Naiscoil Ide | 299 | −21% | Catholic | English | 15 km | |
| Gaelscoil Phadraig | 118 | −21% | Catholic | All in Irish | ✓ | 15 km |
| Scoil Aine Convent Senior | 301 | −17% | Catholic | English | 15 km | |
| Scoil Assaim Boys Seniors | 293 | −1% | Catholic | English | 15 km | |
| S N Gleann na gCaorach Iníon Léinín | 211 | −9% | Church of Ireland | English | 15 km | |
| St Annes Mxd N.S. | 440 | −10% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| Rathmichael N.S. | 205 | −6% | Church of Ireland | English | 16 km | |
| Springdale N.S. | 198 | −18% | Church of Ireland | English | 16 km | |
| Scoil Naomh Lucais | 602 | +0% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| Tyrrelstown Educate Together National School | 511 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | 16 km | |
| St Josephs N.S. | 294 | −15% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| Scoil Mhuire | 249 | −23% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| St Malachys B N.S. | 130 | −19% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| St Monicas N.S. | 44 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| St Eithnes Senior Girls N.S. | 89 | +2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| Harold Boys N.S. | 106 | −20% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| Dalkey N.S. (2) | 101 | +2% | Church of Ireland | English | 16 km | |
| St Francis Senior N.S. | 198 | −10% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| St Francis Junior National School | 165 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 16 km |
| Loreto National School | 314 | −11% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| St Pauls Junior National School | 206 | −9% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| St Pauls Sen N.S. | 236 | +1% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| St Margarets N.S. | 80 | −16% | Catholic | English | 17 km | |
| Darndale N.S. Junior | 159 | −25% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| Our Lady Immac Sen N.S. | 182 | −6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| St Benedicts and St Marys National School | 165 | +17% | Catholic | Some subjects in Irish | ✓ | 17 km |
| Scoil Eoin | 143 | +3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| Gaelscoil Mide | 218 | −9% | Catholic | All in Irish | 17 km | |
| North Bay Educate Together NS | 196 | −8% | Multi-denominational | English | 17 km | |
| Holy Trinity Sen N.S. | 397 | +4% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Scoil Bhride | 365 | −11% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Mhuire Iosef Junior | 302 | −26% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Scoil Naomh Colmcille | 217 | +0% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| S.N. Muire agus Iosef | 396 | −8% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| St Kevins Junior N.S. | 149 | −24% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| St. Francis of Assisi National School | 434 | −5% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Belmayne Educate Together National School | 413 | −5% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 18 km |
| Gaelscoil Ghráinne Mhaol | 84 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 18 km | |
| Stapolin Educate Together National School | 340 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 18 km | |
| St Laurence's National School | 413 | −11% | Catholic | English | 19 km | |
| San Nioclas Myra | 180 | −15% | Catholic | English | 19 km | |
| Mary Queen of Ireland N.S. | 95 | +0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 19 km |
| Malahide / Portmarnock Educate Together National School | 377 | +45% | Multi-denominational | English | 19 km | |
| St Fintans N.S. | 431 | −8% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Holy Family Senior N.S. | 624 | −14% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Cill Coscain | 107 | −11% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Holy Family Junior N.S. | 565 | −12% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Holywell Educate Together National School | 613 | −9% | Multi-denominational | English | 20 km | |
| Burrow N.S. | 195 | −9% | Church of Ireland | English | 20 km | |
| Gaelscoil an Duinninigh | 380 | −16% | Catholic | All in Irish | 21 km | |
| River Valley CNS | 143 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 21 km | |
| St Cronans Junior National School | 498 | −8% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Brackenstown Senior N.S. | 530 | −15% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Scoil Naomh Mearnog | 638 | +1% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Swords Borough N.S. | 84 | −21% | Church of Ireland | English | 21 km | |
| S.N. Cholmcille C | 326 | −25% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Broadmeadow Community National School | 80 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 21 km | |
| S.N. Cholmille B | 320 | −21% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire Mxd | 349 | −20% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| Swords Educate Together NS | 394 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | 22 km | |
| Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe | 441 | −10% | Inter-denominational | All in Irish | 22 km | |
| S.N. N Sailbheastar Nfa | 366 | −11% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| St Helens Junior N.S. | 319 | −11% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| Thornleigh Educate Together National School | 313 | −12% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 22 km |
| St Helens Senior N.S. | 381 | +15% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| John Paul II N.S. | 663 | −10% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| St Oliver Plunkett | 838 | −9% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| St Andrews N.S. | 207 | −7% | Church of Ireland | English | 22 km | |
| Brighde Naofa | 357 | −1% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| Gaelscoil na Mara | 123 | – | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 26 km | |
| Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS | 414 | −9% | Multi-denominational | English | 27 km | |
| S.N. Muire an Sean Baile | 78 | +26% | Catholic | English | 27 km | |
| Ballyboghill N.S. | 206 | −7% | Catholic | English | 27 km | |
| S.N. C Naomh Padraig | 376 | −14% | Catholic | English | 27 km | |
| St Patricks Boys National School | 370 | −6% | Catholic | English | 27 km | |
| Corduff N.S. | 83 | −14% | Catholic | English | 28 km | |
| S.N. Lusca | 413 | −10% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins | 366 | −17% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| Rush and Lusk Educate Together NS | 393 | −13% | Multi-denominational | English | 30 km | |
| Rush N.S. | 698 | −7% | Catholic | English | 31 km | |
| Baile Falbach | 69 | −13% | Catholic | English | 31 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 191 | −5% | Catholic | English | 31 km | |
| Gaelscoil Ros Eo | 167 | −23% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 32 km | |
| Scoil Nais Caitriona | 274 | −18% | Catholic | English | 32 km | |
| S N na hAille | 163 | +17% | Catholic | English | 33 km | |
| Scoil N. Breandan | 183 | −11% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| Scoil Moibhi | 84 | +2% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| Blessed Oliver N.S. | 298 | −9% | Catholic | English | 36 km | |
| Skerries Educate Together National School | 333 | −10% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 36 km |
| Scoil Réalt na Mara | 338 | −17% | Catholic | English | 36 km | |
| St Patricks Snr Mixed | 338 | −3% | Catholic | English | 36 km | |
| St Patricks Jnr Mixed | 249 | −28% | Catholic | English | 36 km | |
| Holmpatrick N.S. | 51 | −36% | Church of Ireland | English | 37 km | |
| Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin | 306 | −35% | Inter-denominational | All in Irish | 37 km | |
| Scoil Chormaic | 362 | −35% | Multi-denominational | English | 37 km | |
| Bracken Educate Together NS | 375 | −7% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 37 km |
| St Georges N.S. | 339 | −13% | Church of Ireland | English | 37 km | |
| S N Naomh Teresa | 364 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 37 km |
| Balbriggan Educate Together NS | 356 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 38 km |
| Balscadden N.S. | 198 | −10% | Catholic | English | 38 km | |
| S.N. Peadar agus Pol N | 357 | −19% | Catholic | English | 38 km | |
| St Molaga Senior N.S. | 422 | −10% | Catholic | English | 38 km |
Living in Old Bawn
The town’s figures, not this street’s.
Homes in the D24 Eircode area
Housing in Old Bawn →The median sale price rose from €342,000 in 2023 to €412,200 in 2025 (+21%).
New against second-hand, 2023 to 2025
Property Price Register sales in the D24 Eircode routing area, 2023 to 2025.
Renting in Old Bawn
Cost of living in Old Bawn →New tenancies in Old Bawn averaged €2,047 a month in 2025, against €1,979 in 2024 (+3%).
Residential Tenancies Board rent index, new tenancies, 2024 and 2025.
Location
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Old Bawn, D24 TW35
Primary schools near Scoil Santain
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Scoil Santain
Is Scoil Santain a good school?
We don’t grade it: Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing them. Its inspection reports on gov.ie, a visit and a talk with the principal will tell you more than any table could.
How many pupils does Scoil Santain have?
262 pupils in 2025/26. That is −21% since 2019/20.
Does Scoil Santain teach through Irish?
Yes: every subject at Scoil Santain is taught through Irish.
Who runs Scoil Santain?
Scoil Santain has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Dublin.
How do pupils get a place at Scoil Santain?
Apply to the school directly. It publishes an admission policy and a yearly admission notice with its dates; if more children apply than it has places, it admits on the criteria in its policy.
Which schools of the same kind are near Scoil Santain?
The nearest are Scoil Treasa Firhouse (0.7 km), St Dominic's National School (0.7 km) and Scoil Carmel (0.7 km).
Sources: Department of Education, school lists 2025/26 (preliminary) and enrolments since 2015/16, CC BY 4.0 · inspection reports on gov.ie, linked by roll number. Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Facts from the Department of Education’s school lists. Listed with Old Bawn; nothing here rates the school.
Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).