How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?

Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh has 385 pupils: 185 boys and 200 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?

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

Does Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh's roll number, 20159C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?

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

Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh

An Nás, Co. Kildare

385 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is a primary school in An Nás, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 WD98). Anita Mhic Gib is the principal of Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 385
Boys and girls: Mixed · 185 boys, 200 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20159C

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 Nas na Riogh?: Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is a primary school in An Nás, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 WD98).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?: Anita Mhic Gib is the principal of Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?: Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh has 385 pupils: 185 boys and 200 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?: Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh's roll number, 20159C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh?: The closest is Killashee Multi-Denominational NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Nas na RioghThis school		385	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Killashee Multi-Denominational NSNaas	800 m	224	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Craddockstown SchoolKildare	1.8 km	40	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Naas Community National SchoolNaas	1.8 km	364	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
An Linbh IosaNaas	2.1 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChorbainNaas	2.1 km	460	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Mercy Convent Primary SchoolNaas	2.8 km	607	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cnoc an Phíobaire
An Nás
Co. Chill Dara
W91WD98

Principal: Anita Mhic Gib on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 898 766
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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