How many pupils go to Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?

Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan has 331 pupils: 169 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?

Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan's roll number, 20476O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?

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

Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan

Quin, Co. Clare

331 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan is a primary school in Quin, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 P659). Fergal Lynch is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 331
Boys and girls: Mixed · 169 boys, 162 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20476O

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 Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?: Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan is a primary school in Quin, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 P659).
Who is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?: Fergal Lynch is the principal of Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?: Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan has 331 pupils: 169 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?: Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan's roll number, 20476O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan?: The closest is SN Dubh Rath. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na Mainistreach Quin DanganThis school		331	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Dubh RathClarecastle	3.5 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballycar NSNewmarket-on-Fergus	5.5 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clooney NSTulla	6.0 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc an EinEnnis	6.2 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireNewmarket-on-Fergus	6.5 km	238	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill MuireSixmilebridge	6.8 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Newline Road
Quin
Co Clare
V95P659

Principal: Fergal Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 682 5785
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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