Is SN an Bhreacaigh a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Bhreacaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Bhreacaigh?

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

Does SN an Bhreacaigh teach through Irish?

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

Is SN an Bhreacaigh a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near SN an Bhreacaigh?

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

SN an Bhreacaigh

Ard A Ratha, Co. Donegal

24 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

At a glance

SN an Bhreacaigh is a primary school in Ard A Ratha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 CX52). SN an Bhreacaigh has 24 pupils: 14 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 24
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 10 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16869L
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Bhreacaigh?: SN an Bhreacaigh is a primary school in Ard A Ratha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 CX52).
How many pupils go to SN an Bhreacaigh?: SN an Bhreacaigh has 24 pupils: 14 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Bhreacaigh a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Bhreacaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Bhreacaigh?: SN an Bhreacaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Bhreacaigh teach through Irish?: Yes. SN an Bhreacaigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN an Bhreacaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Bhreacaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN an Bhreacaigh?: The closest is Ardara Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Bhreacaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an BhreacaighThis school		24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Ardara Mixed NSArdara	2.4 km	12	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalArdara	2.6 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Crannaighe BuidheArdara	4.0 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhin Teineadh deArd an Rátha	4.7 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Gortnacart NSArdara	4.7 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Riaghans NSGlenties	7.5 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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