How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig?

Scoil Phadraig has 103 pupils: 49 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Phadraig a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig?

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

Does Scoil Phadraig teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Phadraig's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig's roll number, 17018N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig?

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

Scoil Phadraig

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

103 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Phadraig is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 VK88). Pól Ó Fearraigh is the principal of Scoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 103
Boys and girls: Mixed · 49 boys, 54 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17018N
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 Scoil Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 VK88).
Who is the principal of Scoil Phadraig?: Pól Ó Fearraigh is the principal of Scoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig has 103 pupils: 49 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Phadraig a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Phadraig teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Phadraig is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Phadraig is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Phadraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig's roll number, 17018N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig?: The closest is SN Chonaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Phadraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil PhadraigThis school		103	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ChonaillBun Beag	3.7 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN DhubhthaighLeitir Ceanainn	3.7 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Olibhear PluinceidAnagaire	3.9 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Loch an IubhairLeitir Ceanainn	4.5 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B&cLeitir Ceanainn	4.7 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN AdhamhnainLeitir Ceanainn	6.8 km	131	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Dobhar
Na Doirí Beaga
Leitir Ceanainn
F92VK88

Principal: Pól Ó Fearraigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 953 1787
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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