Is Drumfad NS a mixed school?

Yes. Drumfad NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Drumfad NS?

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

Does Drumfad NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Drumfad NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Drumfad NS?

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

Drumfad NS

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

35 pupilsMixedPresbyterianDEIS

At a glance

Drumfad NS is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 P683). Drumfad NS has 35 pupils: 19 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 35
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 16 girls
Ethos: Presbyterian
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16137Q

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Questions parents ask

Where is Drumfad NS?: Drumfad NS is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 P683).
How many pupils go to Drumfad NS?: Drumfad NS has 35 pupils: 19 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumfad NS a mixed school?: Yes. Drumfad NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumfad NS?: Drumfad NS has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drumfad NS teach through Irish?: No. Drumfad NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumfad NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Drumfad NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Drumfad NS?: The closest is St Davadogs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drumfad NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drumfad NSThis school		35	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
St Davadogs NSLetterkenny	3.9 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ceathru CaolLetterkenny	4.7 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cranford NSLetterkenny	5.8 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil CholuimLetterkenny	5.8 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil CholmcilleLeitir Ceanainn	6.1 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Garvans NSRathmullan	7.1 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballynashannagh, Fanad, F92 P683
Letterkenny
F92P683

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