Is SN Ma Rua a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ma Rua takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ma Rua?

SN Ma Rua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Ma Rua teach through Irish?

No. SN Ma Rua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Ma Rua a DEIS school?

No. SN Ma Rua is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near SN Ma Rua?

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

SN Ma Rua

Limerick, Co. Limerick

142 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

SN Ma Rua is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X6T7). SN Ma Rua has 142 pupils: 77 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 142
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 65 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18600A

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ma Rua?: SN Ma Rua is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X6T7).
How many pupils go to SN Ma Rua?: SN Ma Rua has 142 pupils: 77 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ma Rua a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ma Rua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ma Rua?: SN Ma Rua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ma Rua teach through Irish?: No. SN Ma Rua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ma Rua a DEIS school?: No. SN Ma Rua is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near SN Ma Rua?: The closest is SN Ailbhe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ma Rua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ma RuaThis school		142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN AilbheBrittas	4.8 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChaitríonaCappamore	5.6 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil AthainLisnagry	6.1 km	139	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Toinn an TairbhCappamore	6.4 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Convent of MercyNewport	6.9 km	266	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na mBuachailliNewport	7.1 km	135	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Limerick
V94X6T7

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
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