How many pupils go to S N Dun na Mainistreach?

S N Dun na Mainistreach has 455 pupils: 232 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Dun na Mainistreach a mixed school?

Yes. S N Dun na Mainistreach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Dun na Mainistreach?

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

Does S N Dun na Mainistreach teach through Irish?

No. S N Dun na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Dun na Mainistreach a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Dun na Mainistreach's roll number, 18094L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Dun na Mainistreach?

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

S N Dun na Mainistreach

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

455 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Dun na Mainistreach is a primary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 NW50). Ruaidhri de Paor is the principal of S N Dun na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 455
Boys and girls: Mixed · 232 boys, 223 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18094L

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 Dun na Mainistreach?: S N Dun na Mainistreach is a primary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 NW50).
Who is the principal of S N Dun na Mainistreach?: Ruaidhri de Paor is the principal of S N Dun na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Dun na Mainistreach?: S N Dun na Mainistreach has 455 pupils: 232 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Dun na Mainistreach a mixed school?: Yes. S N Dun na Mainistreach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Dun na Mainistreach?: S N Dun na Mainistreach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Dun na Mainistreach teach through Irish?: No. S N Dun na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Dun na Mainistreach a DEIS school?: No. S N Dun na Mainistreach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Dun na Mainistreach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Dun na Mainistreach's roll number, 18094L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Dun na Mainistreach?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Seosamh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Dun na Mainistreach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Dun na MainistreachThis school		455	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh SeosamhDungarvan	800 m	151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSDungarvan	1.0 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns Special SchDungarvan	1.1 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil GearbhainDún Garbhán	1.6 km	310	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an Garrain BhainDungarvan	4.1 km	225	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Carraig LiathDungarvan	4.8 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Sheares Street
Abbeyside
Dungarvan
Co. Waterford
X35NW50

Principal: Ruaidhri de Paor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 41102
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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