How many pupils go to Robertson NS?

Robertson NS has 89 pupils: 47 boys and 42 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Robertson NS a mixed school?

Yes. Robertson NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Robertson NS?

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

Does Robertson NS teach through Irish?

No. Robertson NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Robertson NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Robertson NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Robertson NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Robertson NS's roll number, 18731P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Robertson NS?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire B & C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Robertson NS

Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

89 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Robertson NS is a primary school in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XV29). Brian Bovaird is the principal of Robertson NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 89
Boys and girls: Mixed · 47 boys, 42 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18731P

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 Robertson NS?: Robertson NS is a primary school in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XV29).
Who is the principal of Robertson NS?: Brian Bovaird is the principal of Robertson NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Robertson NS?: Robertson NS has 89 pupils: 47 boys and 42 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Robertson NS a mixed school?: Yes. Robertson NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Robertson NS?: Robertson NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Robertson NS teach through Irish?: No. Robertson NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Robertson NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Robertson NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Robertson NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Robertson NS's roll number, 18731P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Robertson NS?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire B & C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Robertson NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Robertson NSThis school		89	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B & CStranorlar	900 m	489	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Seiseadh ui NeillBallybofey	2.5 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann CoimheadBallybofey	2.5 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killygordan NSLifford	5.0 km	22	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Dooish NSBallybofey	5.3 km	191	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Droim MorLifford	5.3 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Church Road
Stranorlar
Co. Donegal
F93XV29

Principal: Brian Bovaird on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 2757
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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