How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?

Scoil Naomh Dubhthach has 27 pupils: 12 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Dubhthach a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Dubhthach teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Naomh Dubhthach a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Dubhthach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Dubhthach's roll number, 17130H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?

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

Scoil Naomh Dubhthach

Gort a Choirce, Co. Donegal

27 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Dubhthach is a primary school in Gort a Choirce, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 AW64). Fearghal Mac Grianna is the principal of Scoil Naomh Dubhthach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 27
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 15 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17130H
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 Naomh Dubhthach?: Scoil Naomh Dubhthach is a primary school in Gort a Choirce, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 AW64).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?: Fearghal Mac Grianna is the principal of Scoil Naomh Dubhthach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?: Scoil Naomh Dubhthach has 27 pupils: 12 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Dubhthach a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?: Scoil Naomh Dubhthach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Dubhthach teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Naomh Dubhthach a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Dubhthach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Dubhthach's roll number, 17130H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?: The closest is S N Cnoc na Naomh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Naomh Dubhthach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh DubhthachThis school		27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Cnoc na NaomhLeitir Ceanainn	1.6 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil BhrighdeLeitir Ceanainn	3.2 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gort an ChoirceLeitir Ceanainn	3.8 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil FhionáinAn Fál Carrach	5.2 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Caiseal na gCorrLeitir Ceanainn	6.9 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN AdhamhnainLeitir Ceanainn	8.3 km	131	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Machaire Rabhartaigh
Gort a Choirce
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92AW64

Principal: Fearghal Mac Grianna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 5665
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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