How many pupils go to SN Dar Earca?

SN Dar Earca has 47 pupils: 17 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Dar Earca a mixed school?

Yes. SN Dar Earca takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Dar Earca?

SN Dar Earca has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Dar Earca teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Dar Earca a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Dar Earca is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Dar Earca's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Dar Earca's roll number, 19483E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Dar Earca?

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

SN Dar Earca

Valentia, Co. Kerry

47 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Dar Earca is a primary school in Valentia, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 R928). Paul O'Connor is the principal of SN Dar Earca, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 47
Boys and girls: Mixed · 17 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19483E

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 Dar Earca?: SN Dar Earca is a primary school in Valentia, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 R928).
Who is the principal of SN Dar Earca?: Paul O'Connor is the principal of SN Dar Earca, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Dar Earca?: SN Dar Earca has 47 pupils: 17 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Dar Earca a mixed school?: Yes. SN Dar Earca takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Dar Earca?: SN Dar Earca has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Dar Earca teach through Irish?: No. SN Dar Earca teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Dar Earca a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Dar Earca is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Dar Earca's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Dar Earca's roll number, 19483E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Dar Earca?: The closest is Scoil Bhreanainn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Dar Earca compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Dar EarcaThis school		47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil BhreanainnKillarney	3.6 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta PhobailBaile an Sceilg	7.3 km	29	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Aghatubrid NSCaherciveen	7.5 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Caherciveen NSCahirciveen	8.5 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Naomh MhichilBaile 'n Sceilg	9.6 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St FiniansWaterville	13.8 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyhearny
Valentia
Co. Kerry
V23R928

Principal: Paul O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 947 6239
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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