How many pupils go to SN Ceathru Caol?

SN Ceathru Caol has 53 pupils: 24 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ceathru Caol a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ceathru Caol takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ceathru Caol?

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

Does SN Ceathru Caol teach through Irish?

No. SN Ceathru Caol teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Ceathru Caol a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Ceathru Caol's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceathru Caol's roll number, 17549V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ceathru Caol?

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

SN Ceathru Caol

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

53 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Ceathru Caol is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 WC60). Eunan Gallagher is the principal of SN Ceathru Caol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 53
Boys and girls: Mixed · 24 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17549V

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 Ceathru Caol?: SN Ceathru Caol is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 WC60).
Who is the principal of SN Ceathru Caol?: Eunan Gallagher is the principal of SN Ceathru Caol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ceathru Caol?: SN Ceathru Caol has 53 pupils: 24 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ceathru Caol a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ceathru Caol takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ceathru Caol?: SN Ceathru Caol has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ceathru Caol teach through Irish?: No. SN Ceathru Caol teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ceathru Caol a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Ceathru Caol is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Ceathru Caol's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceathru Caol's roll number, 17549V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ceathru Caol?: The closest is Cranford NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ceathru Caol compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ceathru CaolThis school		53	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cranford NSLetterkenny	2.3 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumfad NSLetterkenny	4.7 km	35	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
Scoil CholmcilleLeitir Ceanainn	5.7 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireMilford	6.0 km	218	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Garvans NSRathmullan	6.6 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Davadogs NSLetterkenny	7.2 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Kerrykeel
Letterkenny
Co Donegal
F92WC60

Principal: Eunan Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 915 0169
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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