Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne
Rinn Ua gCuanach, Waterford
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 131 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 84 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17295Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne is a co-educational Catholic primary school in Rinn Ua gCuanach, County Waterford. It is a Gaeltacht school, with all subjects taught through Irish. Enrolment stands at 131 pupils. The school's motto is Saoidheacht na Gaedheal, which translates roughly as "Wisdom of the Gael," signifying the accumulated knowledge passed down through the ages from Gaelic ancestors, culture, history and heritage. The crosses pictured on the school crest were made by Peig Bn. Uí Reagáin from an tSeanchill in An Rinn. This particular design of cross is recognised as being specific to the area, and Peig herself was well known as a deep source of Saoidheacht na nGael.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne
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 Na Rinne. 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 Na Rinne
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne has 131 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 84 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne 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 Na Rinne teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.