How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Lochanna?

Gaelscoil na Lochanna has 151 pupils: 81 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na Lochanna a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Lochanna takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Lochanna?

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

Does Gaelscoil na Lochanna teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na Lochanna a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na Lochanna is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na Lochanna's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Lochanna's roll number, 20243O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Lochanna?

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

Gaelscoil na Lochanna

Baile Coimín, Co. Wicklow

151 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na Lochanna is a primary school in Baile Coimín, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 A403). Seán Ó Cearnaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil na Lochanna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20243O

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 na Lochanna?: Gaelscoil na Lochanna is a primary school in Baile Coimín, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 A403).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na Lochanna?: Seán Ó Cearnaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil na Lochanna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Lochanna?: Gaelscoil na Lochanna has 151 pupils: 81 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na Lochanna a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Lochanna takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Lochanna?: Gaelscoil na Lochanna has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na Lochanna teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Lochanna is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na Lochanna a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na Lochanna is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na Lochanna's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Lochanna's roll number, 20243O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Lochanna?: The closest is SN Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na Lochanna compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na LochannaThis school		151	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
SN MuireBlessington	1.9 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mhuire Senior SchoolBlessington	2.0 km	296	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Blessington 1 NSBlessington	2.3 km	195	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Blessington Educate Together NSBlessington	3.6 km	95	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Lacken Mixed NSBlessington	4.8 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath MorNaas	5.1 km	308	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cill Moloma
Baile Coimín
Co. Chill Mhantáin
W91A403

Principal: Seán Ó Cearnaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 900 525
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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