Is SN Naomh Samhthann a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Samhthann takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Samhthann?

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

Does SN Naomh Samhthann teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Samhthann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Samhthann a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Samhthann?

The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Samhthann

Castlefin, Co. Donegal

40 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN Naomh Samhthann is a primary school in Castlefin, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 R529). SN Naomh Samhthann has 40 pupils: 16 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 40
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 24 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17040G

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Naomh Samhthann?: SN Naomh Samhthann is a primary school in Castlefin, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 R529).
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Samhthann?: SN Naomh Samhthann has 40 pupils: 16 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Samhthann a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Samhthann takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Samhthann?: SN Naomh Samhthann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Samhthann teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Samhthann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Samhthann a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Samhthann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Samhthann?: The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Samhthann compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh SamhthannThis school		40	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Mary's National SchoolLifford	3.2 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cholmcille NaofaCastlefin	3.7 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Domhnach MorCastlefin	5.1 km	22	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
Gleneely NSKillygordon	7.4 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cuilm CilleLifford	7.4 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Droim MorLifford	7.4 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Castlefin
Co. Donegal
F93R529

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