Is Raphoe Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Raphoe Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Raphoe Central NS?

Raphoe Central NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Raphoe Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Raphoe Central NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Raphoe Central NS?

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

Raphoe Central NS

Lifford, Co. Donegal

185 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

At a glance

Raphoe Central NS is a primary school in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 E367). Raphoe Central NS has 185 pupils: 94 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 185
Boys and girls: Mixed · 94 boys, 91 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16138S

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Questions parents ask

Where is Raphoe Central NS?: Raphoe Central NS is a primary school in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 E367).
How many pupils go to Raphoe Central NS?: Raphoe Central NS has 185 pupils: 94 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Raphoe Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Raphoe Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Raphoe Central NS?: Raphoe Central NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Raphoe Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Raphoe Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Raphoe Central NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Raphoe Central NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Raphoe Central NS?: The closest is Scoil Adhamhnain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Raphoe Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Raphoe Central NSThis school		185	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil AdhamhnainRaphoe	600 m	158	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cuilm CilleLifford	4.0 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Comhscoil Chonmha SNConvoy	4.6 km	100	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil BhrideLifford	4.9 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Glenmaquin NSLetterkenny	5.4 km	21	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
SN Naomh ColmchilleManorcunningham	6.9 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Lifford
Co Donegal
F93E367

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