How many pupils go to Scoil na Rithe?

Scoil na Rithe has 222 pupils: 125 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na Rithe a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na Rithe takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na Rithe?

Scoil na Rithe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil na Rithe teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil na Rithe is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil na Rithe a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na Rithe is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na Rithe's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Rithe's roll number, 19867W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na Rithe?

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

Scoil na Rithe

Dún Seachlainn, Co. Meath

222 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil na Rithe is a primary school in Dún Seachlainn, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 D266). Rónán Mac Giolla Ruaidh is the principal of Scoil na Rithe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 222
Boys and girls: Mixed · 125 boys, 97 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19867W

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 Scoil na Rithe?: Scoil na Rithe is a primary school in Dún Seachlainn, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 D266).
Who is the principal of Scoil na Rithe?: Rónán Mac Giolla Ruaidh is the principal of Scoil na Rithe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na Rithe?: Scoil na Rithe has 222 pupils: 125 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na Rithe a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na Rithe takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na Rithe?: Scoil na Rithe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na Rithe teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil na Rithe is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil na Rithe a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na Rithe is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na Rithe's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Rithe's roll number, 19867W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na Rithe?: The closest is SN Seachnaill Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na Rithe compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na RitheThis school		222	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Seachnaill NaofaDunshaughlin	600 m	622	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dunshaughlin Community National SchoolDunshaughlin	600 m	168	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Rath BeagainDunshaughlin	4.9 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cul an MhuilinnDrumree	5.0 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath RiagainDunboyne	5.1 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ratoath Junior NSRatoath	5.2 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Dún Seachlainn
Co. na Mí
A85D266

Principal: Rónán Mac Giolla Ruaidh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 825 9933
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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