How many pupils go to S N Cluain na Cille?

S N Cluain na Cille has 399 pupils: 206 boys and 193 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Cluain na Cille a mixed school?

Yes. S N Cluain na Cille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Cluain na Cille?

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

Does S N Cluain na Cille teach through Irish?

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

Is S N Cluain na Cille a DEIS school?

No. S N Cluain na Cille is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Cluain na Cille's roll number, 18395C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Cluain na Cille?

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

S N Cluain na Cille

Athlone, Co. Roscommon

399 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Cluain na Cille is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N37 E523). Keith Kelly is the principal of S N Cluain na Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 399
Boys and girls: Mixed · 206 boys, 193 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18395C

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 Cluain na Cille?: S N Cluain na Cille is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N37 E523).
Who is the principal of S N Cluain na Cille?: Keith Kelly is the principal of S N Cluain na Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Cluain na Cille?: S N Cluain na Cille has 399 pupils: 206 boys and 193 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Cluain na Cille a mixed school?: Yes. S N Cluain na Cille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Cluain na Cille?: S N Cluain na Cille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Cluain na Cille teach through Irish?: No. S N Cluain na Cille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Cluain na Cille a DEIS school?: No. S N Cluain na Cille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Cluain na Cille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Cluain na Cille's roll number, 18395C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Cluain na Cille?: The closest is SN Cnoc an Samhraidh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Cluain na Cille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Cluain na CilleThis school		399	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc an SamhraidhAthlone	2.8 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballybay National SchoolAthlone	4.4 km	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Deaghan O CeallaighAthlone	4.5 km	77	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ard CianainAthlone	4.6 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN RonainAthlone	5.2 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Peters NS SnrAthlone	5.2 km	112	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cloonakille
Bealnamulla
Athlone
Co. Roscommon
N37E523

Principal: Keith Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 649 2569
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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