How many pupils go to SN Ceatharlach?

SN Ceatharlach has 137 pupils: 66 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ceatharlach a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ceatharlach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ceatharlach?

SN Ceatharlach has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Ceatharlach teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Ceatharlach a DEIS school?

No. SN Ceatharlach is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Ceatharlach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceatharlach's roll number, 18615N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ceatharlach?

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

SN Ceatharlach

Carlow, Co. Carlow

137 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

SN Ceatharlach is a primary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 A504). Celina Dempsey is the principal of SN Ceatharlach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 137
Boys and girls: Mixed · 66 boys, 71 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18615N

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 SN Ceatharlach?: SN Ceatharlach is a primary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 A504).
Who is the principal of SN Ceatharlach?: Celina Dempsey is the principal of SN Ceatharlach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ceatharlach?: SN Ceatharlach has 137 pupils: 66 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ceatharlach a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ceatharlach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ceatharlach?: SN Ceatharlach has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ceatharlach teach through Irish?: No. SN Ceatharlach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ceatharlach a DEIS school?: No. SN Ceatharlach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Ceatharlach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceatharlach's roll number, 18615N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ceatharlach?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ceatharlach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN CeatharlachThis school		137	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalCarlow	1.4 km	345	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí ThuairiscCeatharlach	1.4 km	444	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N Naomh FhiachGraiguecullen	1.5 km	570	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais Iosef NaofaSt. Joseph's Road	1.5 km	111	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Bishop Foley Memorial School Boys Snr SchStation Road	1.7 km	165	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Saplings Carlow Special SchoolCarlow	1.8 km	30	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Green Road
Carlow
R93A504

Principal: Celina Dempsey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 913 2175
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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