How many pupils go to Church Street National School?

Church Street National School has 14 pupils: 5 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Church Street National School a mixed school?

Yes. Church Street National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Church Street National School?

Church Street National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Church Street National School teach through Irish?

No. Church Street National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Church Street National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Church Street National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Church Street National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Church Street National School's roll number, 10929T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Church Street National School?

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

Church Street National School

Rathkeale, Co. Limerick

14 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Church Street National School is a primary school in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P588). Niall West is the principal of Church Street National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 14
Boys and girls: Mixed · 5 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10929T

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 Church Street National School?: Church Street National School is a primary school in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P588).
Who is the principal of Church Street National School?: Niall West is the principal of Church Street National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Church Street National School?: Church Street National School has 14 pupils: 5 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Church Street National School a mixed school?: Yes. Church Street National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Church Street National School?: Church Street National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Church Street National School teach through Irish?: No. Church Street National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Church Street National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Church Street National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Church Street National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Church Street National School's roll number, 10929T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Church Street National School?: The closest is Scoil Aine Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Church Street National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Church Street National SchoolThis school		14	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil Aine NaofaRathkeale	700 m	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh IosefRathkeale	800 m	86	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St James NSAskeaton	4.1 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolcappa NSArdagh	5.0 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Croagh National SchoolRathkeale	5.1 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBallingarry	6.0 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Street
Rathkeale
Co. Limerick
V94P588

Principal: Niall West on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 64571
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rathkealens.ie
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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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