Rathoe NS

Rathoe, Co. Carlow

175 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Rathoe NS is a primary school in Rathoe, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 XY18). Erika Murphy is the principal of Rathoe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
175
Boys and girls
Mixed · 92 boys, 83 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
01415K

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rathoe NS?
Rathoe NS is a primary school in Rathoe, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 XY18).
Who is the principal of Rathoe NS?
Erika Murphy is the principal of Rathoe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathoe NS?
Rathoe NS has 175 pupils: 92 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathoe NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rathoe NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathoe NS?
Rathoe NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathoe NS teach through Irish?
No. Rathoe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathoe NS a DEIS school?
No. Rathoe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rathoe NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathoe NS's roll number, 01415K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathoe NS?
The closest is SN Muire Lourdes. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Carlow

Closest schools

Rathoe NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rathoe NSThis school 175 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Muire LourdesTullow 4.7 km 195 Girls Catholic No Yes
SN Phadraig NaofaTullow 4.8 km 150 Boys Catholic No Yes
St Columbas NSTullow 4.9 km 93 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Scoil Nais BhrideTullow 5.7 km 190 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Peadar agus PolBallon 5.8 km 239 Mixed Catholic No No
Fr Cullen Memorial NSTinryland 6.6 km 231 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Rathoe
Co. Carlow
R93XY18

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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