Is SN an Ghoilin a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Ghoilin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Ghoilin?

SN an Ghoilin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN an Ghoilin teach through Irish?

No. SN an Ghoilin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN an Ghoilin a DEIS school?

No. SN an Ghoilin is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near SN an Ghoilin?

The closest is Kilcrohane NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN an Ghoilin

Goleen, Co. Cork

32 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

SN an Ghoilin is a primary school in Goleen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 YW27). SN an Ghoilin has 32 pupils: 13 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 32
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 19 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05656G

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Ghoilin?: SN an Ghoilin is a primary school in Goleen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 YW27).
How many pupils go to SN an Ghoilin?: SN an Ghoilin has 32 pupils: 13 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Ghoilin a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Ghoilin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Ghoilin?: SN an Ghoilin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Ghoilin teach through Irish?: No. SN an Ghoilin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Ghoilin a DEIS school?: No. SN an Ghoilin is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near SN an Ghoilin?: The closest is Kilcrohane NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Ghoilin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an GhoilinThis school		32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilcrohane NSBantry	9.9 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire NS,Schull	12.3 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rushnacahara NSDurrus	14.0 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CleireAn Sciobairín	16.2 km	3	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Matthias NSBallydehob	18.7 km	22	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Naomh SheamuisBantry	19.0 km	19	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Goleen
Co. Cork
P81YW27

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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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