How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?

SN Muire Gan Smal has 148 pupils: 52 boys and 96 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?

Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?

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

Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

No. SN Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 17224Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?

The closest is Graig na Manach Buac. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Muire Gan Smal

Graigenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

148 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Graigenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 D793). Cheryl Brennan is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 148
Boys and girls: Mixed · 52 boys, 96 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17224Q

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 SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Graigenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 D793).
Who is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal?: Cheryl Brennan is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has 148 pupils: 52 boys and 96 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: No. SN Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 17224Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?: The closest is Graig na Manach Buac. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Muire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Muire Gan SmalThis school		148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Graig na Manach BuacGraignamanagh	300 m	68	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais MhichilBorris	3.4 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil N Moling-GlynnSaint Mulllins	5.5 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Skeaghvastheen NSSkeaghvasteen	5.9 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Borris Mixed NSBorris	6.6 km	196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolBorris	7.0 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Graigenamanagh
Co. Kilkenny
R95D793

Principal: Cheryl Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 972 4490
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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