How many pupils go to Scoil Realt na Mara?

Scoil Realt na Mara has 134 pupils: 71 boys and 63 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Realt na Mara a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Realt na Mara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Realt na Mara?

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

Does Scoil Realt na Mara teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Realt na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Realt na Mara a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Realt na Mara is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Realt na Mara's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Realt na Mara's roll number, 20078C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Realt na Mara?

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

Scoil Realt na Mara

Kilkee, Co. Clare

134 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Realt na Mara is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 VY11). Martina O'Grady is the principal of Scoil Realt na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 134
Boys and girls: Mixed · 71 boys, 63 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20078C

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 Realt na Mara?: Scoil Realt na Mara is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 VY11).
Who is the principal of Scoil Realt na Mara?: Martina O'Grady is the principal of Scoil Realt na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Realt na Mara?: Scoil Realt na Mara has 134 pupils: 71 boys and 63 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Realt na Mara a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Realt na Mara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Realt na Mara?: Scoil Realt na Mara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Realt na Mara teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Realt na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Realt na Mara a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Realt na Mara is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Realt na Mara's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Realt na Mara's roll number, 20078C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Realt na Mara?: The closest is Bansha NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Realt na Mara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Realt na MaraThis school		134	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bansha NSKilkee	4.4 km	7	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Moveen NSKilkee	4.7 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Doonaha NSKilkee	6.2 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ma SheastaMoyasta	7.3 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrigaholt Mixed NSKilrush	9.4 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Doonbeg NSDoonbeg	9.9 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Chapel Street
Kilkee
Co. Clare
V15VY11

Principal: Martina O'Grady on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 905 6583
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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