Is Gaelscoil na Mara a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Mara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Mara?

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

Does Gaelscoil na Mara teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na Mara a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Mara?

The closest is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil na Mara

Domhnach Bat, Co. Dublin

123 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

At a glance

Gaelscoil na Mara is a primary school in Domhnach Bat, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 WT02). Gaelscoil na Mara has 123 pupils: 75 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 123
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 48 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20530R

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil na Mara?: Gaelscoil na Mara is a primary school in Domhnach Bat, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 WT02).
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Mara?: Gaelscoil na Mara has 123 pupils: 75 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na Mara a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Mara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Mara?: Gaelscoil na Mara has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na Mara teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Mara is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na Mara a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na Mara is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Mara?: The closest is Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na Mara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na MaraThis school		123	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NSDonabate	200 m	414	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Patricks Boys National SchoolDonabate	800 m	370	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN C Naomh PadraigDonabate	800 m	376	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Corduff NSLusk	4.2 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
John Paul II NSMalahide	4.2 km	663	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rush and Lusk Educate Together NSLusk	4.4 km	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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K36WT02

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 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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