Is Samhthann NS a mixed school?

Yes. Samhthann NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Samhthann NS?

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

Does Samhthann NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Samhthann NS a DEIS school?

No. Samhthann NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Samhthann NS?

The closest is SN Naomh Treasa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Samhthann NS

Ballinalee, Co. Longford

145 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Samhthann NS is a primary school in Ballinalee, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 HY57). Samhthann NS has 145 pupils: 75 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 145
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17561L

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Questions parents ask

Where is Samhthann NS?: Samhthann NS is a primary school in Ballinalee, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 HY57).
How many pupils go to Samhthann NS?: Samhthann NS has 145 pupils: 75 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Samhthann NS a mixed school?: Yes. Samhthann NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Samhthann NS?: Samhthann NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Samhthann NS teach through Irish?: No. Samhthann NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Samhthann NS a DEIS school?: No. Samhthann NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Samhthann NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Treasa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Samhthann NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Samhthann NSThis school		145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh TreasaBallinalee	4.2 km	306	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Guasachta NSBallinalee	4.6 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Padraig NSCoolarty	6.3 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ColmcilleAughnacliffe	8.3 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. John's National School,Edgeworthstown	9.1 km	19	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Marys NSEdgeworthstown	9.1 km	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Co. Longford
N39HY57

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