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S.N. Glasain

PrimaryCatholicGaeltacht schoolDEIS

Glassan, Croasloch, Co. Dhún na nGall · F92 KV97 · Roll number 16763S

S.N. Glasain is one of 3 primary schools in or within 3 km of Creeslough. Every school in and around Creeslough →

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Pupils
28
September, 2025/26
14 girls, 14 boys
Since 2019/20
+4%
from 27 pupils
Ireland: +5%
Ethos
Catholic
Patron: Bishop of Raphoe
Language
All in Irish
in the Gaeltacht
Results
Not published
none school by school (Education Act 1998, s.53)
The gist

What stands out about S.N. Glasain

  • A small primary school: 28 pupils, against a typical 131.
  • About as many pupils as in 2019/20 (+4%).
  • In the Gaeltacht: every subject is taught through Irish.
  • In DEIS. DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) gives schools serving disadvantaged areas more teachers, money and support; the Department decides which schools are in it.
  • The smallest of the 3 primary schools around Creeslough.
  • Its patron is the Bishop of Raphoe; its ethos is Catholic.
  • Outside Creeslough’s outline, 2 km away; listed with Creeslough, the nearest town in its county.

Pupils over time

2015/16 to 2025/26

S.N. Glasain had 28 pupils in 2025/26, down from 39 in 2015/16 (−28%). Girls are 50% of them. Its largest roll was 45, in 2017/18. Its roll rose in 4 of the 10 years.

02040602015/162018/192021/222025/26PupilsGirls

Department of Education enrolments at 30 September each year; girls and boys where the lists give them.

No letter

No letter for S.N. Glasain

Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing schools by them, so this school has no letter and nothing here ranks it. Its facts are the Department of Education’s; its inspection reports are linked below.

What the Department of Education does publish for S.N. Glasain is on this page: its pupils each September since 2015/16, girls and boys, its patron and ethos, whether it teaches through Irish, whether it is in DEIS, and its inspection reports.

Newspapers print lists of how many of a school’s leavers go on to college. Those count destinations, not exam results, and depend on who a school takes in; we don’t use them.

Inspections

Inspection reports on S.N. Glasain

The Department of Education’s Inspectorate visits schools and publishes its reports. The reports describe what inspectors saw; they give no overall grade, and we don’t make one. Reports for this school on gov.ie ↗

Inspectors visit every kind of school. Whole-school evaluations look at teaching and learning, leadership and management; subject inspections look at one subject; follow-through inspections check whether earlier advice was taken. Each report is published on gov.ie with the school’s response.

Getting in

Getting a place at S.N. Glasain

Every school admits under its own published admission policy; no admissions numbers are published.

Families apply to S.N. Glasain directly. Children can start once they are four and must be in school by six; the school’s yearly admission notice gives the dates for applying and for its decisions.

A school with more applicants than places admits on the criteria in its admission policy, often brothers and sisters, the area it serves and, for post-primary schools, its feeder primaries. A family refused a place can appeal.

It teaches every subject through Irish. It is in DEIS, so it has extra support for pupils from disadvantaged areas.

Pupils
28
September, 2025/26
Since 2019/20
+4%
from 27 pupils

No figures on applications are published, but the roll shows demand: S.N. Glasain is about the size it was in 2019/20 (+4%). All the schools around Creeslough together changed by +23%.

Pupils since 2019/20

S.N. Glasain+4%
The primary schools around Creeslough+23%
All Irish primary schools−5%

Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; Department of Education enrolments 2019/20 and 2025/26 (preliminary).

Side by side with the nearest primary schools

2025/26

The nearest schools of the same kind, as the crow flies: their pupils, ethos and language. No results: none are published.

Of the 6 nearest primary schools, 5 have more pupils than S.N. Glasain. Since 2019/20 its roll has changed by +4%; 3 of the 5 grew faster.

S.N. Glasain28
Scoil Mhuire166
Creeslough31
S.N. Baile Mor7
Murroe50
S.N. Fothar32
S N na Croise Naofa33
SchoolPupilsSince 2019/20EthosLanguageDEISAway
S.N. Glasain28+4%CatholicAll in Irish✓
Scoil Mhuire166+30%CatholicEnglish✓3.5 km
Creeslough N.S.31+11%Church of IrelandEnglish✓3.5 km
S.N. Baile Mor7–Church of IrelandEnglish✓6.8 km
Murroe National School50+85%CatholicEnglish✓7.1 km
S.N. Fothar32−18%CatholicEnglish7.4 km
S N na Croise Naofa33−21%CatholicEnglish✓9.1 km
The other 164 primary schools in Co. Donegal
SchoolPupilsSince 2019/20EthosLanguageDEISAway
Dunfanaghy N.S.24−14%Church of IrelandEnglish✓9.2 km
Scoil Cholmcille127+1%CatholicAll in Irish✓9.3 km
Scoil Fhionáin204+20%CatholicAll in Irish✓10 km
Gartan N.S.19–Church of IrelandEnglish✓11 km
S N Caiseal na gCorr44+2%CatholicAll in Irish✓12 km
Scoil Eoin Baiste136−4%CatholicEnglish✓12 km
S.N. Gort an Choirce40+0%CatholicAll in Irish✓12 km
S.N. Naomh Brid66−8%CatholicAll in Irish✓13 km
S.N. Trianta33+3%PresbyterianEnglish13 km
S.N. Naomh Colmchille231+19%CatholicEnglish13 km
Portlean N.S.20−17%PresbyterianEnglish15 km
Scoil Naomh Seosamh24−23%CatholicEnglish15 km
Scoil an tStratha Mhóir64−25%CatholicAll in Irish✓15 km
S N Cnoc na Naomh87−3%CatholicAll in Irish✓15 km
Scoil Naomh Dubhthach27−29%CatholicAll in Irish✓15 km
Scoil Cholmcille37−8%CatholicAll in Irish✓15 km
S.N. Mhuire218+25%CatholicEnglish✓16 km
Cranford N.S.48+0%CatholicEnglish✓16 km
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille68−12%CatholicEnglish✓17 km
Scoil Choluim30–CatholicEnglish✓18 km
Scoil Naomh Fiachra519−6%CatholicEnglish18 km
Scoil Bhrighde28−7%CatholicAll in Irish✓18 km
S.N. Ceathru Caol53−47%CatholicEnglish✓19 km
Glenswilly N.S.262−4%CatholicEnglish19 km
St Davadogs N.S.27−16%CatholicEnglish✓20 km
Scoil Mhuire64+8%CatholicAll in Irish✓20 km
Gaelscoil Adhamhnain410−12%CatholicAll in Irish20 km
Scoil Mhuire206+14%CatholicEnglish✓20 km
Ayr Hill N.S. Ramelton32–PresbyterianEnglish20 km
Scoil Phadraig103+27%CatholicAll in Irish✓21 km
S.N. Adhamhnain131−8%CatholicAll in Irish✓21 km
S.N. Muire Gan Smal480+11%CatholicEnglish21 km
Scoil Choilmcille659+82%CatholicEnglish✓21 km
Browneknowe N.S.48−28%PresbyterianEnglish21 km
Drumfad N.S.35+3%PresbyterianEnglish✓21 km
Cashelshanaghan N.S.28+4%PresbyterianEnglish21 km
Scoil Mhuire B&C97−16%CatholicAll in Irish✓22 km
Letterkenny Educate Together NS420+43%Multi-denominationalEnglish✓22 km
S N Talamh na Coille467−2%CatholicEnglish22 km
S.N. Baile Raighin215−9%Church of IrelandEnglish22 km
S.N. Chonaill107+23%CatholicAll in Irish✓23 km
S.N. Olibhear Pluinceid61−29%CatholicAll in Irish✓24 km
S.N. Dhubhthaigh91−11%CatholicAll in Irish✓25 km
S.N. Loch an Iubhair25−32%CatholicAll in Irish✓25 km
St Patricks N.S.426−6%CatholicEnglish25 km
St Garvans N.S.33+3%CatholicEnglish✓25 km
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille18–CatholicAll in Irish✓25 km
Rathmullen N.S.119+24%CatholicEnglish✓26 km
Scoil Naomh Proinnseas119−6%CatholicEnglish✓26 km
S.N. Duchoraidh4–CatholicAll in Irish✓27 km
Ray N.S.51−20%Church of IrelandEnglish✓28 km
S.N. Cholmcille28−22%CatholicAll in Irish✓28 km
Glenmaquin N.S.21−9%PresbyterianEnglish✓28 km
Scoil Phádraig118−6%CatholicEnglish29 km
S.N. Naomh Colmchille81−4%CatholicEnglish✓29 km
Moyle N.S.81−7%PresbyterianEnglish29 km
S.N. Naomh Eighneach75−26%CatholicEnglish✓29 km
S.N. Taodhbhog55+49%CatholicAll in Irish✓29 km
Scoil Cholmcille199−13%CatholicEnglish✓30 km
Scoil Mhuire42+8%CatholicEnglish✓30 km
Scoil Chróine265−5%CatholicEnglish✓31 km
S.N. an Choimin54−30%CatholicAll in Irish✓31 km
Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha67−48%Inter-denominationalAll in Irish31 km
Scoil Iosagain779+0%CatholicEnglish31 km
St. Mura's National School26+0%Church of IrelandEnglish31 km
Scoil Bhride192−3%CatholicEnglish✓32 km
S.N. Baile an Bhailsig47+68%Church of IrelandEnglish32 km
Scoil an Aingil Choimheadai14−52%CatholicAll in Irish✓32 km
Comhscoil Chonmha S.N.100+11%Church of IrelandEnglish32 km
St Orans N.S.228+8%CatholicEnglish✓33 km
St Muras N.S.189−12%CatholicEnglish33 km
S N na hAcrai70+1%CatholicEnglish✓33 km
Dooish N.S.191−12%CatholicEnglish33 km
Raphoe Central N.S.185−6%Church of IrelandEnglish✓34 km
Scoil Adhamhnain158+3%CatholicEnglish✓34 km
Scoil Naomh Treasa C52−9%CatholicEnglish✓34 km
Robertson N.S.89+35%Church of IrelandEnglish✓35 km
Monreagh N.S.48+2%PresbyterianEnglish✓35 km
Scoil Mhuire B & C489+8%CatholicEnglish✓35 km
Scoil Roisin51−14%CatholicSome subjects in Irish✓35 km
S.N. Leitir Mhic an Bhaird16−48%CatholicEnglish✓35 km
S.N. Baile an Caislean66+38%PresbyterianEnglish✓36 km
S.N. an Leinbh Iosa84+12%CatholicEnglish✓36 km
S.N. Naomh Baoithin113+3%CatholicEnglish✓36 km
S.N. Seiseadh Ui Neill167−6%CatholicEnglish✓36 km
S.N. Naomh Aonghus218+6%CatholicEnglish37 km
Min A Ghabhann N.S.39+30%CatholicEnglish✓37 km
S.N. Naomh Padraig64+0%CatholicEnglish✓37 km
S.N. Eadan Fhionnfhaoich10–CatholicAll in Irish✓37 km
S.N. Arainn Mhor I13–CatholicAll in Irish✓37 km
S.N. Gleann Coimhead57−34%CatholicEnglish37 km
Scoil Cuilm Cille38+6%CatholicEnglish✓38 km
Killygordan N.S.22+5%Church of IrelandEnglish✓38 km
Scoil Naomh Iósaf45−10%CatholicEnglish✓38 km
S.N. an Droim Mor229−1%CatholicEnglish✓38 km
St Francis' National School132+11%CatholicEnglish✓38 km
S.N. Domhnach Mor22−51%PresbyterianEnglish✓39 km
S.N. Arainn Mhor II21–CatholicAll in Irish✓39 km
S.N. Chill Coinnigh5−75%CatholicEnglish✓39 km
S N na gCluainte96−8%CatholicEnglish✓39 km
St Mary's National School155+25%CatholicEnglish✓40 km
Scoil Mhuire155+32%CatholicEnglish✓40 km
St Patricks N.S.162−6%CatholicEnglish✓40 km
Gleneely N.S.45−33%CatholicEnglish✓41 km
Scoil Cholmcille Naofa17−62%CatholicEnglish✓42 km
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál124+19%CatholicEnglish✓42 km
Scoil Phadraig121−16%CatholicEnglish✓43 km
SN Naomh Samhthann40−32%CatholicEnglish✓43 km
Scoil Naomh Brid196−1%CatholicEnglish43 km
St Conals68−14%CatholicEnglish✓44 km
St Riaghans N.S.26+18%CatholicEnglish✓44 km
Naomh Bridhid92−12%CatholicEnglish✓45 km
Glentogher Con N.S.13–CatholicEnglish✓45 km
S.N. Donaigh33+6%Church of IrelandEnglish✓45 km
Gortnacart N.S.16–CatholicEnglish✓46 km
Scoil Chroí Naofa, Carndomhnach124−7%CatholicEnglish✓46 km
Scoil Naomh Padraig163+14%CatholicEnglish✓46 km
St Francis N.S.159+2%CatholicEnglish47 km
S.N. Muire Gan Smal94+36%CatholicEnglish✓48 km
Ardara Mixed N.S.12–Church of IrelandEnglish✓48 km
S.N. Mhin Teineadh de21−9%CatholicAll in Irish48 km
Scoil Naomh Colmchille186+11%CatholicEnglish✓48 km
Scoil Naomh Mhuire57−22%CatholicEnglish✓48 km
Scoil an Linbh Íosa274+30%CatholicEnglish49 km
Scoil Naomh Fionan199−12%CatholicEnglish49 km
Scoil Treasa Naofa137+40%CatholicEnglish✓49 km
S.N. an Iorball Riabaigh40−17%CatholicEnglish✓49 km
S.N. Crannaighe Buidhe54+54%CatholicEnglish✓50 km
S.N. an Bhreacaigh24−31%CatholicAll in Irish✓50 km
Scoil Aodh Rua&Nuala219−8%CatholicEnglish51 km
Glebe N.S.121+20%Church of IrelandEnglish51 km
Frosses N.S.77−11%CatholicEnglish✓52 km
Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri55−38%Inter-denominationalAll in Irish52 km
Scoil Mhuire118−4%CatholicEnglish✓53 km
Scoil Naomh Peadar135+75%CatholicEnglish53 km
Naomh Bodain108+44%CatholicEnglish✓54 km
S.N. Naomh Naille113+14%CatholicEnglish54 km
Inver N.S.20−23%Church of IrelandEnglish54 km
Naomh Adhamhnain123+62%CatholicEnglish54 km
Scoil Cholmchille77−10%CatholicEnglish✓54 km
S.N. Dun Ceannfhaolaidh82−12%CatholicEnglish✓58 km
Killybegs Common N.S.75+7%CatholicEnglish✓58 km
Bruckless N.S.18–CatholicEnglish✓58 km
Scoil Naomh Earnan94+0%CatholicEnglish✓59 km
Scoil Eoghan212−15%CatholicEnglish✓59 km
Killaghtee N.S.12–Church of IrelandEnglish✓59 km
Moville N.S.32−41%Church of IrelandEnglish59 km
Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill75−7%CatholicAll in Irish59 km
Robertson N.S.67+24%Church of IrelandEnglish✓59 km
S.N. Neill Mor240+22%CatholicEnglish✓60 km
S.N. Min an Aoire14–CatholicAll in Irish✓61 km
S.N. Fhionntra5−88%CatholicEnglish62 km
Scoil Mhuire54+20%CatholicEnglish✓62 km
Scoil Cholmcille133+8%CatholicEnglish62 km
S N na Carraige59−27%CatholicAll in Irish✓66 km
Scoil Chartha Naofa111+3%CatholicAll in Irish✓66 km
S.N. an Chaiseal58−17%CatholicAll in Irish✓66 km
S.N. an Br M O Cleirigh211−2%CatholicEnglish67 km
Gaelscoil Eirne29−40%Inter-denominationalAll in Irish✓68 km
Scoil Naomh Chaitriona77+26%CatholicEnglish✓68 km
Kilbarron N.S.44+16%Church of IrelandEnglish✓69 km
Holy Family National School193+35%CatholicEnglish✓69 km
Rockfield N.S.49+14%CatholicEnglish✓70 km
St Macartans Central276−1%CatholicEnglish✓73 km
Living nearby

Living in Creeslough

The town’s figures, not this street’s.

Median sale price
€203,300
routing key F92, 2023–25 (CSO): less sure
Average rent
€977
a month, new tenancies in 2025 across Co. Donegal

Homes in the F92 Eircode area

Housing in Creeslough →

The median sale price rose from €188,000 in 2023 to €214,000 in 2025 (+14%).

2023€188,000
2024€208,000
2025€214,000

New against second-hand, 2023 to 2025

New homes€327,700
Second-hand homes€182,800

Property Price Register sales in the F92 Eircode routing area, 2023 to 2025.

Renting in Co. Donegal

Cost of living in Creeslough →

New tenancies in Co. Donegal averaged €977 a month in 2025, against €893 in 2024 (+9%).

2024€893
2025€977

Residential Tenancies Board rent index, new tenancies, 2024 and 2025.

Location

Directions ↗

near Creeslough, F92 KV97

Nearby

Primary schools near S.N. Glasain

Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.

Scoil Mhuire
Primary · Catholic
DEISSpecial classes
166 pupils+30% since 2019/203.5 km
Creeslough N.S.
Primary · Church of Ireland
DEIS
31 pupils+11% since 2019/203.5 km
S.N. Baile Mor
Primary · Church of Ireland
DEIS
7 pupils6.8 km
Murroe National School
Primary · Catholic
DEISSpecial classes
50 pupils+85% since 2019/207.1 km
S.N. Fothar
Primary · Catholic
32 pupils−18% since 2019/207.4 km
S N na Croise Naofa
Primary · Catholic
DEIS
33 pupils−21% since 2019/209.1 km
Official recordInspection reports (gov.ie) ↗Department of Education school lists ↗Roll number 16763S

Questions about S.N. Glasain

Is S.N. Glasain a good school?

We don’t grade it: Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing them. Its inspection reports on gov.ie, a visit and a talk with the principal will tell you more than any table could.

How many pupils does S.N. Glasain have?

28 pupils in 2025/26. That is +4% since 2019/20.

Does S.N. Glasain teach through Irish?

Yes: every subject at S.N. Glasain is taught through Irish.

Who runs S.N. Glasain?

S.N. Glasain has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Raphoe.

How do pupils get a place at S.N. Glasain?

Apply to the school directly. It publishes an admission policy and a yearly admission notice with its dates; if more children apply than it has places, it admits on the criteria in its policy.

Which schools of the same kind are near S.N. Glasain?

The nearest are Scoil Mhuire (3.5 km), Creeslough N.S. (3.5 km) and S.N. Baile Mor (6.8 km).

Sources: Department of Education, school lists 2025/26 (preliminary) and enrolments since 2015/16, CC BY 4.0 · inspection reports on gov.ie, linked by roll number. Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

Facts from the Department of Education’s school lists. Listed with Creeslough; nothing here rates the school.

Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).