Is The Childrens Ark a mixed school?

Yes. The Childrens Ark takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of The Childrens Ark?

The Childrens Ark has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does The Childrens Ark teach through Irish?

No. The Childrens Ark teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is The Childrens Ark a DEIS school?

No. The Childrens Ark is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near The Childrens Ark?

The closest is Scoil Phoil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

The Childrens Ark

Limerick, Co. Limerick

44 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

At a glance

The Childrens Ark is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 YVH0). The Childrens Ark has 44 pupils: 22 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 44
Boys and girls: Mixed · 22 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Special
Roll number: 20234N

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Questions parents ask

Where is The Childrens Ark?: The Childrens Ark is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 YVH0).
How many pupils go to The Childrens Ark?: The Childrens Ark has 44 pupils: 22 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is The Childrens Ark a mixed school?: Yes. The Childrens Ark takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of The Childrens Ark?: The Childrens Ark has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does The Childrens Ark teach through Irish?: No. The Childrens Ark teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is The Childrens Ark a DEIS school?: No. The Childrens Ark is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near The Childrens Ark?: The closest is Scoil Phoil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

The Childrens Ark compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
The Childrens ArkThis school		44	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Phoil NaofaDooradoyle	200 m	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Gabriels SchoolLimerick	200 m	64	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil an RaithinLuimneach	500 m	389	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil NeassainMungret	1.2 km	668	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Muire, Eas GéitineAskeaton	about 1.6 km	157	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Limerick Community Special SchoolLimerick	about 1.6 km	47	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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