How many pupils go to Borris Mixed NS?

Borris Mixed NS has 196 pupils: 98 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Borris Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Borris Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Borris Mixed NS?

Borris Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Borris Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Borris Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Borris Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Borris Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Borris Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Borris Mixed NS's roll number, 00651R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Borris Mixed NS?

The closest is St Patrick's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Borris Mixed NS

Borris, Co. Carlow

196 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Borris Mixed NS is a primary school in Borris, Co. Carlow (Eircode R95 RH6F). Pat Coady is the principal of Borris Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 196
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 98 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 00651R

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Friday 2 October (passed)Online or paper application form
Applications close: Friday 23 October
Offers by: Friday 6 NovemberNotification of decision
Accept by: Friday 20 NovemberConfirm acceptance of offer

Borris Mixed NS admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Borris Mixed NS?: Borris Mixed NS is a primary school in Borris, Co. Carlow (Eircode R95 RH6F).
Who is the principal of Borris Mixed NS?: Pat Coady is the principal of Borris Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Borris Mixed NS?: Borris Mixed NS has 196 pupils: 98 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Borris Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Borris Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Borris Mixed NS?: Borris Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Borris Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Borris Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Borris Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Borris Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Borris Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Borris Mixed NS's roll number, 00651R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Borris Mixed NS?: The closest is St Patrick's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Borris Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Borris Mixed NSThis school		196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolBorris	5.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Skeaghvastheen NSSkeaghvasteen	5.1 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Baile an Chuilinn NSMuinebeag	5.5 km	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Nais MhichilBorris	6.0 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolGoresbridge	6.1 km	12	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Goresbridge NSGoresbridge	6.2 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Lower Main Street
Borris
Co. Carlow
R95RH6F

Principal: Pat Coady on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 977 3402
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.borrisns.com
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In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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