How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Loch Garman?

Gaelscoil Loch Garman has 208 pupils: 101 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Loch Garman a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Loch Garman takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Loch Garman?

Gaelscoil Loch Garman has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Loch Garman teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Loch Garman is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Loch Garman a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Loch Garman is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Loch Garman's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Loch Garman's roll number, 20008E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Loch Garman?

The closest is Convent of Mercy. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Loch Garman

Loch Garman, Co. Wexford

208 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Loch Garman is a primary school in Loch Garman, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XW99). Dearbhla Mhic Chaoilte is the principal of Gaelscoil Loch Garman, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 208
Boys and girls: Mixed · 101 boys, 107 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20008E

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 Gaelscoil Loch Garman?: Gaelscoil Loch Garman is a primary school in Loch Garman, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 XW99).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Loch Garman?: Dearbhla Mhic Chaoilte is the principal of Gaelscoil Loch Garman, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Loch Garman?: Gaelscoil Loch Garman has 208 pupils: 101 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Loch Garman a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Loch Garman takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Loch Garman?: Gaelscoil Loch Garman has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Loch Garman teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Loch Garman is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Loch Garman a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Loch Garman is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Loch Garman's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Loch Garman's roll number, 20008E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Loch Garman?: The closest is Convent of Mercy. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Loch Garman compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Loch GarmanThis school		208	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Convent of MercyWexford	300 m	406	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
CBS Primary WexfordWexford	800 m	380	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Wexford Educate Together National SchoolWexford	1.0 km	191	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Our Lady of Fatima Sp SWexford	1.0 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Iberius NSWexford	1.1 km	93	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Clochar MhuireWexford	1.1 km	368	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Charraig Bhán Thuaidh
Loch Garman
Y35XW99

Principal: Dearbhla Mhic Chaoilte on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 912 4227
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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