How many pupils go to Scoil na Mainistreach?

Scoil na Mainistreach has 455 pupils: 298 boys and 157 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na Mainistreach a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na Mainistreach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na Mainistreach?

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

Does Scoil na Mainistreach teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na Mainistreach a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na Mainistreach is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na Mainistreach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Mainistreach's roll number, 18551N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na Mainistreach?

The closest is St Raphaels Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na Mainistreach

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

455 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na Mainistreach is a primary school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 VR98). Matthew Heffernan is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 455
Boys and girls: Mixed · 298 boys, 157 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18551N

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 Scoil na Mainistreach?: Scoil na Mainistreach is a primary school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 VR98).
Who is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach?: Matthew Heffernan is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na Mainistreach?: Scoil na Mainistreach has 455 pupils: 298 boys and 157 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na Mainistreach a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na Mainistreach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na Mainistreach?: Scoil na Mainistreach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na Mainistreach teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na Mainistreach a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na Mainistreach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na Mainistreach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Mainistreach's roll number, 18551N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na Mainistreach?: The closest is St Raphaels Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na Mainistreach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na MainistreachThis school		455	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Raphaels Special SchCelbridge	600 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
North Kildare Educate Together NSCelbridge	800 m	432	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh BridCelbridge	900 m	235	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Aghards NSCelbridge	1.0 km	660	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Primrose Hill NSCelbridge	1.2 km	109	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh PadraigCelbridge	1.9 km	374	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Oldtown Road
Celbridge
Co. Kildare
W23VR98

Principal: Matthew Heffernan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 627 1149
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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