How many pupils go to Gortnacart NS?

Gortnacart NS has 16 pupils: 10 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gortnacart NS a mixed school?

Yes. Gortnacart NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gortnacart NS?

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

Does Gortnacart NS teach through Irish?

No. Gortnacart NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Gortnacart NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Gortnacart NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gortnacart NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gortnacart NS's roll number, 15554E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gortnacart NS?

The closest is SN Mhin Teineadh de. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gortnacart NS

Ardara, Co. Donegal

16 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Gortnacart NS is a primary school in Ardara, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 HD54). Connell Herron is the principal of Gortnacart NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 16
Boys and girls: Mixed · 10 boys, 6 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15554E

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 Gortnacart NS?: Gortnacart NS is a primary school in Ardara, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 HD54).
Who is the principal of Gortnacart NS?: Connell Herron is the principal of Gortnacart NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gortnacart NS?: Gortnacart NS has 16 pupils: 10 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gortnacart NS a mixed school?: Yes. Gortnacart NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gortnacart NS?: Gortnacart NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gortnacart NS teach through Irish?: No. Gortnacart NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Gortnacart NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Gortnacart NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gortnacart NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gortnacart NS's roll number, 15554E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gortnacart NS?: The closest is SN Mhin Teineadh de. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gortnacart NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gortnacart NSThis school		16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhin Teineadh deArd an Rátha	2.5 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Muire Gan SmalArdara	2.6 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Riaghans NSGlenties	2.8 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardara Mixed NSArdara	2.9 km	12	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN an BhreacaighArd A Ratha	4.7 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil MhuireGlenties	6.5 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Gortnacart
Ardara
Co. Donegal
F94HD54

Principal: Connell Herron on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 1799
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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