Is SN Baile an Caislean a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile an Caislean takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile an Caislean?

SN Baile an Caislean has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Baile an Caislean teach through Irish?

No. SN Baile an Caislean teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Baile an Caislean a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Baile an Caislean is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Caislean?

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

SN Baile an Caislean

St Johnston, Co. Donegal

66 pupilsMixedPresbyterianDEIS

At a glance

SN Baile an Caislean is a primary school in St Johnston, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 Y291). SN Baile an Caislean has 66 pupils: 33 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 66
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Presbyterian
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18700E

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Baile an Caislean?: SN Baile an Caislean is a primary school in St Johnston, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 Y291).
How many pupils go to SN Baile an Caislean?: SN Baile an Caislean has 66 pupils: 33 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile an Caislean a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile an Caislean takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile an Caislean?: SN Baile an Caislean has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile an Caislean teach through Irish?: No. SN Baile an Caislean teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Baile an Caislean a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Baile an Caislean is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Caislean?: The closest is SN Naomh Baoithin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile an Caislean compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile an CaisleanThis school		66	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
SN Naomh BaoithinLifford	2.3 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Monreagh NSCarrigans	4.6 km	48	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
SN an Leinbh IosaLifford	4.7 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh ColmchilleManorcunningham	7.2 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ray NSManorcunningham	8.4 km	51	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Raphoe Central NSLifford	8.5 km	185	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes

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St Johnston
Co. Donegal
F93Y291

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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