How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chill Dara?

Gaelscoil Chill Dara has 288 pupils: 140 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chill Dara a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Dara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chill Dara?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chill Dara teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chill Dara a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chill Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chill Dara's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chill Dara's roll number, 20023A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chill Dara?

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

Gaelscoil Chill Dara

Newbridge, Co. Kildare

288 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chill Dara is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 PR22). Niamh Uí Chadhla is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 288
Boys and girls: Mixed · 140 boys, 148 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20023A

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 Chill Dara?: Gaelscoil Chill Dara is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 PR22).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Dara?: Niamh Uí Chadhla is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chill Dara?: Gaelscoil Chill Dara has 288 pupils: 140 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chill Dara a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Dara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chill Dara?: Gaelscoil Chill Dara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chill Dara teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Dara is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chill Dara a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chill Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chill Dara's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chill Dara's roll number, 20023A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chill Dara?: The closest is Newbridge Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Chill Dara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chill DaraThis school		288	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Newbridge Educate Together NSThe Curragh	100 m	406	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Annes Special SchoolThe Curragh	700 m	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BrideThe Curragh	1.2 km	304	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireNewbridge	1.7 km	389	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballymany Junior NSNewbridge	1.7 km	333	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NSNewbridge	2.1 km	187	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes

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Contact

Green Road
Newbridge
Co. Chill Dara
R56PR22

Principal: Niamh Uí Chadhla on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 442 300
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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