Is Rathmullen NS a mixed school?

Yes. Rathmullen NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Rathmullen NS?

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

Does Rathmullen NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Rathmullen NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Rathmullen NS?

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

Rathmullen NS

Rathmullen, Co. Donegal

119 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Rathmullen NS is a primary school in Rathmullen, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 VA89). Rathmullen NS has 119 pupils: 59 boys and 60 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 119
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 60 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15729N

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rathmullen NS?: Rathmullen NS is a primary school in Rathmullen, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 VA89).
How many pupils go to Rathmullen NS?: Rathmullen NS has 119 pupils: 59 boys and 60 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathmullen NS a mixed school?: Yes. Rathmullen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathmullen NS?: Rathmullen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathmullen NS teach through Irish?: No. Rathmullen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathmullen NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Rathmullen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Rathmullen NS?: The closest is St Garvans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Rathmullen NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rathmullen NSThis school		119	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Garvans NSRathmullan	4.7 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Browneknowe NSRamelton	6.4 km	48	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
Scoil IosagainBuncrana	6.8 km	779	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Mura's National SchoolBuncrana	6.9 km	26	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Bhun CrannchaBun Cranncha	7.0 km	67	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
St Muras NSLifford	7.6 km	189	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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F92VA89

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