How many pupils go to Scoil Muire Gan Smal?

Scoil Muire Gan Smal has 61 pupils: 36 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of Scoil Muire Gan Smal?

Scoil 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 Scoil Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Muire Gan Smal is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 18024N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Muire Gan Smal?

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

Scoil Muire Gan Smal

Ardattin, Co. Carlow

61 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ardattin, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 WC03). Laura Bolger is the principal of Scoil Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 61
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 25 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18024N

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Muire Gan Smal?: Scoil Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ardattin, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 WC03).
Who is the principal of Scoil Muire Gan Smal?: Laura Bolger is the principal of Scoil Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Muire Gan Smal?: Scoil Muire Gan Smal has 61 pupils: 36 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Muire Gan Smal?: Scoil 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 Scoil Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Muire Gan Smal is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 18024N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Muire Gan Smal?: The closest is SN Peadar agus Pol. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Muire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Muire Gan SmalThis school		61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Peadar agus PolBallon	4.7 km	239	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire LourdesTullow	5.3 km	195	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Phadraig NaofaTullow	5.5 km	150	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Columbas NSTullow	5.6 km	93	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Rathoe NSRathoe	7.2 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Cluain na nGallClonegal	7.7 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ardattin
Co. Carlow
R93WC03

Principal: Laura Bolger on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 915 5649
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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