How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?

Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh has 184 pupils: 90 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?

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

Does Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh's roll number, 20057R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?

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

Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh

Inis Corthaidh, Co. Wexford

184 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh is a primary school in Inis Corthaidh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 PP59). Ben Mac Caoilte is the principal of Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 184
Boys and girls: Mixed · 90 boys, 94 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20057R

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 Inis Corthaidh?: Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh is a primary school in Inis Corthaidh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 PP59).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?: Ben Mac Caoilte is the principal of Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?: Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh has 184 pupils: 90 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?: Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh's roll number, 20057R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh?: The closest is St Senans National Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Inis CorthaidhThis school		184	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Senans National SchEnniscorthy	900 m	437	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSEnniscorthy	1.6 km	84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Aidans Parish SchoolEnniscorthy	1.7 km	869	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks Special SchoolEnniscorthy	1.9 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glanbrian NSGlenbrien	5.0 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Moin na gCaorEnniscorthy	5.6 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Drom Guail
Inis Corthaidh
Co. Loch Garman
Y21PP59

Principal: Ben Mac Caoilte on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 923 7422
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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