How many pupils go to SN Gort an Choirce?

SN Gort an Choirce has 40 pupils: 26 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Gort an Choirce a mixed school?

Yes. SN Gort an Choirce takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Gort an Choirce?

SN Gort an Choirce has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Gort an Choirce teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Gort an Choirce is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Gort an Choirce a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Gort an Choirce is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Gort an Choirce's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gort an Choirce's roll number, 16819T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Gort an Choirce?

The closest is S N Cnoc na Naomh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Gort an Choirce

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

40 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Gort an Choirce is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 W021). Patricia Harley is the principal of SN Gort an Choirce, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 40
Boys and girls: Mixed · 26 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16819T
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 SN Gort an Choirce?: SN Gort an Choirce is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 W021).
Who is the principal of SN Gort an Choirce?: Patricia Harley is the principal of SN Gort an Choirce, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Gort an Choirce?: SN Gort an Choirce has 40 pupils: 26 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Gort an Choirce a mixed school?: Yes. SN Gort an Choirce takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Gort an Choirce?: SN Gort an Choirce has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Gort an Choirce teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Gort an Choirce is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Gort an Choirce a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Gort an Choirce is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Gort an Choirce's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gort an Choirce's roll number, 16819T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Gort an Choirce?: The closest is S N Cnoc na Naomh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Gort an Choirce compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Gort an ChoirceThis school		40	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Cnoc na NaomhLeitir Ceanainn	3.1 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil FhionáinAn Fál Carrach	3.1 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Caiseal na gCorrLeitir Ceanainn	3.6 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Naomh DubhthachGort a Choirce	3.8 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil BhrighdeLeitir Ceanainn	6.4 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Murroe National SchoolDunfanaghy	8.6 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Leitir Ceanainn
Co Dhun na Ngall
F92W021

Principal: Patricia Harley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 5094
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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