How many pupils go to SN Eoin Baiste?

SN Eoin Baiste has 164 pupils: 88 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Eoin Baiste a mixed school?

Yes. SN Eoin Baiste takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Eoin Baiste?

SN Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Eoin Baiste teach through Irish?

No. SN Eoin Baiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Eoin Baiste is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Eoin Baiste's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Eoin Baiste's roll number, 20163Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Eoin Baiste?

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

SN Eoin Baiste

Dundalk, Co. Louth

164 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Eoin Baiste is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 XN28). Roisin Hughes is the principal of SN Eoin Baiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 164
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 76 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20163Q

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 SN Eoin Baiste?: SN Eoin Baiste is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 XN28).
Who is the principal of SN Eoin Baiste?: Roisin Hughes is the principal of SN Eoin Baiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Eoin Baiste?: SN Eoin Baiste has 164 pupils: 88 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Eoin Baiste a mixed school?: Yes. SN Eoin Baiste takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Eoin Baiste?: SN Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Eoin Baiste teach through Irish?: No. SN Eoin Baiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Eoin Baiste is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Eoin Baiste's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Eoin Baiste's roll number, 20163Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Eoin Baiste?: The closest is St Brighids Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Eoin Baiste compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Eoin BaisteThis school		164	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brighids Special SchDundalk	1.5 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Tslanaitheora BDundalk	1.5 km	169	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Tslanaitheora CDundalk	1.5 km	160	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Castletown Rd ConventDundalk	1.6 km	191	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Nicholas Monastery NSDundalk	1.6 km	164	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN San NioclasDundalk	2.0 km	148	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes

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Contact

Fatima
Castletown
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91XN28

Principal: Roisin Hughes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 933 1575
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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