How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?

Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin has 285 pupils: 127 boys and 158 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?

Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin's roll number, 20045K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?

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

Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin

Ráth Naoi, Co. Wicklow

285 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin is a primary school in Ráth Naoi, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 DK07). Connie Hughes is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 285
Boys and girls: Mixed · 127 boys, 158 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20045K

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 Mhantáin?: Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin is a primary school in Ráth Naoi, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 DK07).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?: Connie Hughes is the principal of Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?: Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin has 285 pupils: 127 boys and 158 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?: Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin's roll number, 20045K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin?: The closest is Glebe NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chill MhantáinThis school		285	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Glebe NSWicklow Town	100 m	210	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Wicklow Educate Together NSWicklow Town	400 m	377	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Padraig Naofa NSWicklow	500 m	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Choroin MhuireWicklow	800 m	432	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Coen's National SchoolRathnew	1.9 km	328	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na Coróine MhuireAshford	5.3 km	309	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Casadh Meidhreach
Ráth Naoi
Co. Chill Mhantáin
A67DK07

Principal: Connie Hughes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0404 31025
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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