How many Gaelscoileanna are in Waterford?

Waterford has 9 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 7 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 2 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.

What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?

A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

Gaelscoileanna in Waterford

Sorted by school type, then name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, patronage and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge

Cúirt An Easpaig, Baile Gunnair, Port Láirge · Waterford · X91 P984

Patron: An Foras Pátrúnachta

Students158

PTR14.4:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil2 Special Classes

Meánscoil San Nioclás

Rinn O gCuanach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge · Waterford · X35 RF24

Patron: To be decided ETB

Students151

PTR13.7:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil3 Special ClassesHot meals

Gaelscoil Philib BarÚN

Cruabhaile Uachtarach, An Trá Mhór, Co. Phort Láirge · Waterford · X91 FP29

Patron: Catholic

Students189

PTR21.0:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge

Baile Gunnair, Port Láirge · Waterford · X91 AX81

Patron: Catholic

Students202

PTR22.4:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil na nDeise

Campas Charraig Phiarais, BÓThar Charraig Phiarais, Port LÁIrge · Waterford · X91 KP2H

Patron: Catholic

Students224

PTR22.4:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

S N na Leanai

An Rinn, Dun Garbhan, Co Phort Lairge · Waterford · X35 N821

Patron: Catholic

Students34

PTR11.3:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

S N na Rinne

Maoil a'Chóirne, Rinn Ua gCuanach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phortláirge · Waterford · X35 AK50

Patron: Catholic

Students142

PTR23.7:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Scoil Gearbhain

Clais na Lachan, Dún na Mainistreach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge · Waterford · X35 NP84

Patron: Catholic

Students320

PTR21.3:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Sn Baile Mhic Airt

S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge · Waterford · X35 CR20

Patron: Catholic

Students59

PTR19.7:1

Gaelscoileanna in Waterford — frequently asked questions

How many Gaelscoileanna are in Waterford?: Waterford has 9 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 7 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 2 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.
What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?: A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

See all schools in Waterford9 Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí listed