Is SN Ard Raithin a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ard Raithin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ard Raithin?

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

Does SN Ard Raithin teach through Irish?

No. SN Ard Raithin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Ard Raithin a DEIS school?

No. SN Ard Raithin is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near SN Ard Raithin?

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

SN Ard Raithin

Ardrahan, Co. Galway

176 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

SN Ard Raithin is a primary school in Ardrahan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 CY67). SN Ard Raithin has 176 pupils: 88 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 176
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 88 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17007I

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ard Raithin?: SN Ard Raithin is a primary school in Ardrahan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 CY67).
How many pupils go to SN Ard Raithin?: SN Ard Raithin has 176 pupils: 88 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ard Raithin a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ard Raithin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ard Raithin?: SN Ard Raithin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ard Raithin teach through Irish?: No. SN Ard Raithin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ard Raithin a DEIS school?: No. SN Ard Raithin is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near SN Ard Raithin?: The closest is SN Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ard Raithin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ard RaithinThis school		176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireArdrahan	4.4 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CronainKilcolgan	4.6 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ThomaisGaillimh	4.9 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill TartainGort Inse Guaire	5.1 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Brighdhe NaofaCinn Mara	6.8 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill FheicinGort	8.2 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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H91CY67

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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