How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath has 227 pupils: 106 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath 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 gCloch Liath teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath's roll number, 20301C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?

The closest is Greystones Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath

Greystones, Co. Wicklow

227 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 AN22). Rita Ní Thuathail is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 227
Boys and girls: Mixed · 106 boys, 121 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20301C

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 gCloch Liath?: Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath is a primary school in Greystones, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A63 AN22).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?: Rita Ní Thuathail is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?: Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath has 227 pupils: 106 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?: Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath 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 gCloch Liath teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath's roll number, 20301C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath?: The closest is Greystones Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na gCloch LiathThis school		227	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Greystones Educate Together National SchoolGreystones	200 m	440	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh CaoimhghinGreystones	900 m	459	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Laurences NSGreystones	1.2 km	666	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolGreystones	1.2 km	385	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Brigids SchoolGreystones	1.6 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Delgany NSDelgany	2.1 km	209	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Blacklion
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63AN22

Principal: Rita Ní Thuathail on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 201 0718
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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