Primary school

Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De

Ard an Rátha, Donegal

Watercolour illustration of the Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De building, Ardara
Illustration of Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De.

Key facts

  • Gaeltacht
  • Irish-medium
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
21 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
11 girls, 10 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
All subjects through Irish
Roll number
17035N the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
Mín Tine Dé, Ard an Rátha
Location
Ard an Rátha, Donegal
School type
Primary
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Location

Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De

For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.

National term dates 2026/27

Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.

  • October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
  • Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
  • February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
  • Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027

Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.

Frequently asked questions about Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De

How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De?

Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De has 21 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.

Does Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhin Teineadh De teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.