How many pupils go to Scoil Uí Riada?

Scoil Uí Riada has 484 pupils: 235 boys and 249 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Uí Riada a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Uí Riada takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Uí Riada?

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

Does Scoil Uí Riada teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Uí Riada a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Uí Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Uí Riada's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Uí Riada's roll number, 19897I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Uí Riada?

The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Uí Riada

Cill Choca, Co. Kildare

484 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Uí Riada is a primary school in Cill Choca, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 KNW8). Elaine Ní Loirgneáin is the principal of Scoil Uí Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 484
Boys and girls: Mixed · 235 boys, 249 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19897I

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 Uí Riada?: Scoil Uí Riada is a primary school in Cill Choca, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 KNW8).
Who is the principal of Scoil Uí Riada?: Elaine Ní Loirgneáin is the principal of Scoil Uí Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Uí Riada?: Scoil Uí Riada has 484 pupils: 235 boys and 249 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Uí Riada a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Uí Riada takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Uí Riada?: Scoil Uí Riada has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Uí Riada teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Uí Riada is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Uí Riada a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Uí Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Uí Riada's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Uí Riada's roll number, 19897I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Uí Riada?: The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Uí Riada compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Uí RiadaThis school		484	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Josephs NSKilcock	300 m	423	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Chóca NaofaKilcock	700 m	467	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Tir MochainNaas	5.0 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil RuairíMaigh Nuad	5.2 km	173	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Newtown NSEnfield	5.3 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Joseph's National SchoolKilcock	5.6 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Bhanóg
Cill Choca
Co Chill Dara
W23KNW8

Principal: Elaine Ní Loirgneáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 628 7906
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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