How many pupils go to St Clares Primary School?

St Clares Primary School has 548 pupils: 120 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Clares Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. St Clares Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Clares Primary School?

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

Does St Clares Primary School teach through Irish?

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

Is St Clares Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Clares Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Clares Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Clares Primary School's roll number, 08490N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Clares Primary School?

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

St Clares Primary School

Cavan, Co. Cavan

548 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Clares Primary School is a primary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 DR74). Alma Leonard is the principal of St Clares Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 548
Boys and girls: Mixed · 120 boys, 428 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 08490N

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 St Clares Primary School?: St Clares Primary School is a primary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 DR74).
Who is the principal of St Clares Primary School?: Alma Leonard is the principal of St Clares Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Clares Primary School?: St Clares Primary School has 548 pupils: 120 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Clares Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. St Clares Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Clares Primary School?: St Clares Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Clares Primary School teach through Irish?: No. St Clares Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Clares Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Clares Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Clares Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Clares Primary School's roll number, 08490N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Clares Primary School?: The closest is Gaelscoil Bhreifne. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Clares Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Clares Primary SchoolThis school		548	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil BhreifneAn Cabhán	300 m	193	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	Yes
Cavan 1 NSCavan	400 m	102	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr SchCavan	400 m	265	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Dromaili SNCavan	2.2 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Drom CnamhDrumcrave	2.3 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killygarry NSKillygarry	3.4 km	198	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ard Mhuire
Cavan
H12DR74

Principal: Alma Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 433 2671
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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