How many pupils go to S N na hAcrai?

S N na hAcrai has 70 pupils: 33 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N na hAcrai a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of S N na hAcrai?

S N na hAcrai 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 hAcrai teach through Irish?

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

Is S N na hAcrai a DEIS school?

Yes. S N na hAcrai is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N na hAcrai's roll number, 18286U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N na hAcrai?

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

S N na hAcrai

Burtonport, Co. Donegal

70 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

S N na hAcrai is a primary school in Burtonport, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 VY97). Seán Mac Fhionghaile is the principal of S N na hAcrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 70
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18286U
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 hAcrai?: S N na hAcrai is a primary school in Burtonport, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 VY97).
Who is the principal of S N na hAcrai?: Seán Mac Fhionghaile is the principal of S N na hAcrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N na hAcrai?: S N na hAcrai has 70 pupils: 33 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N na hAcrai a mixed school?: Yes. S N na hAcrai takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N na hAcrai?: S N na hAcrai 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 hAcrai teach through Irish?: No. S N na hAcrai teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N na hAcrai a DEIS school?: Yes. S N na hAcrai is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read S N na hAcrai's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N na hAcrai's roll number, 18286U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N na hAcrai?: The closest is Scoil an Aingil Choimheadai. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N na hAcrai compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N na hAcraiThis school		70	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Aingil ChoimheadaiLeitir Ceanainn	1.8 km	14	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil MhuireLetterkenny	4.3 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Arainn Mhor IArainn Mór	4.6 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil RoisinAn Clochán Liath	5.4 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChróineAn Clochán Liath	5.6 km	265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Arainn Mhor IIArainn Mhór	6.3 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Burtonport
Co. Donegal
F94VY97

Principal: Seán Mac Fhionghaile on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 2134
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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