How many pupils go to S N Realt na Mara (C)?

S N Realt na Mara (C) has 373 pupils: 373 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Realt na Mara (C) a mixed school?

No. S N Realt na Mara (C) is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of S N Realt na Mara (C)?

S N Realt na Mara (C) has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Realt na Mara (C) teach through Irish?

No. S N Realt na Mara (C) teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Realt na Mara (C) a DEIS school?

No. S N Realt na Mara (C) is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Realt na Mara (C)'s inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Realt na Mara (C)'s roll number, 18767N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Realt na Mara (C)?

The closest is S N Realt na Mara (B). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Realt na Mara (C)

Donacarney, Co. Meath

373 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

S N Realt na Mara (C) is a primary school in Donacarney, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 T382). Kate McCloughan is the principal of S N Realt na Mara (C), according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 373
Boys and girls: Girls only · 373 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18767N

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 S N Realt na Mara (C)?: S N Realt na Mara (C) is a primary school in Donacarney, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 T382).
Who is the principal of S N Realt na Mara (C)?: Kate McCloughan is the principal of S N Realt na Mara (C), according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Realt na Mara (C)?: S N Realt na Mara (C) has 373 pupils: 373 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Realt na Mara (C) a mixed school?: No. S N Realt na Mara (C) is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of S N Realt na Mara (C)?: S N Realt na Mara (C) has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Realt na Mara (C) teach through Irish?: No. S N Realt na Mara (C) teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Realt na Mara (C) a DEIS school?: No. S N Realt na Mara (C) is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Realt na Mara (C)'s inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Realt na Mara (C)'s roll number, 18767N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Realt na Mara (C)?: The closest is S N Realt na Mara (B). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Realt na Mara (C) compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Realt na Mara (C)This school		373	Girls	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na Mara (B)Mornington	100 m	373	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin FeasaDroichead Átha	1.5 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Le Cheile Educate Together NSDrogheda	2.2 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Oilibheir NaofaBettystown	2.8 km	397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Spioraid NaoimhLaytown	3.1 km	438	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Parish Primary SchoolDrogheda	4.1 km	967	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Donacarney
Co. Meath
A92T382

Principal: Kate McCloughan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 988 7684
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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