Portlean NS

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

20 pupilsMixedPresbyterian

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Portlean NS is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 T256). Hazel Britton is the principal of Portlean NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
20
Boys and girls
Mixed · 12 boys, 8 girls
Ethos
Presbyterian
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19235I

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 Portlean NS?
Portlean NS is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 T256).
Who is the principal of Portlean NS?
Hazel Britton is the principal of Portlean NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Portlean NS?
Portlean NS has 20 pupils: 12 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Portlean NS a mixed school?
Yes. Portlean NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Portlean NS?
Portlean NS has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Portlean NS teach through Irish?
No. Portlean NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Portlean NS a DEIS school?
No. Portlean NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Portlean NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Portlean NS's roll number, 19235I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Portlean NS?
The closest is Scoil Naomh Cholmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 42 schools in Letterkenny · Every school in Co. Donegal

Closest schools

Portlean NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Portlean NSThis school 20 Mixed Presbyterian No No
Scoil Naomh CholmcilleRamelton 2.4 km 68 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN MhuireMilford 3.9 km 218 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh ColmchilleKilmacrennan 4.7 km 231 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireRamelton 5.8 km 206 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ayr Hill NS RameltonLetterkenny 5.8 km 32 Mixed Presbyterian No No
Scoil CholmcilleAn Tearmann 6.7 km 127 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes

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Contact

Kilmacrennan
Letterkenny
F92T256

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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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