How many pupils go to S N na Rinne?

S N na Rinne has 131 pupils: 84 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N na Rinne a mixed school?

Yes. S N na Rinne takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N na Rinne?

S N na Rinne has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N na Rinne teach through Irish?

Yes. S N na Rinne is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is S N na Rinne a DEIS school?

No. S N na Rinne is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N na Rinne's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N na Rinne's roll number, 17295Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N na Rinne?

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

S N na Rinne

Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford

131 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

S N na Rinne is a primary school in Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 AK50). Aodh Mac Craith is the principal of S N na Rinne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 131
Boys and girls: Mixed · 84 boys, 47 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17295Q
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 S N na Rinne?: S N na Rinne is a primary school in Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 AK50).
Who is the principal of S N na Rinne?: Aodh Mac Craith is the principal of S N na Rinne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N na Rinne?: S N na Rinne has 131 pupils: 84 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N na Rinne a mixed school?: Yes. S N na Rinne takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N na Rinne?: S N na Rinne has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N na Rinne teach through Irish?: Yes. S N na Rinne is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is S N na Rinne a DEIS school?: No. S N na Rinne is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N na Rinne's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N na Rinne's roll number, 17295Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N na Rinne?: The closest is S N na Leanai. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N na Rinne compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N na RinneThis school		131	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N na LeanaiDun Garbhan	900 m	42	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N Dun na MainistreachDungarvan	5.3 km	455	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh SeosamhDungarvan	5.5 km	151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns Special SchDungarvan	5.6 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSDungarvan	5.6 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil GearbhainDún Garbhán	6.0 km	310	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Maoil a'Chóirne
Rinn Ua gCuanach
Dún Garbhán
Co. Phortláirge
X35AK50

Principal: Aodh Mac Craith on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 46372
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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