Is Scoil Nais Molaise a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Molaise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Molaise?

Scoil Nais Molaise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Nais Molaise teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Nais Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Nais Molaise a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Nais Molaise is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Molaise?

The closest is St Laserians Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Nais Molaise

Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow

123 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Scoil Nais Molaise is a primary school in Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 NX05). Scoil Nais Molaise has 123 pupils: 68 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 123
Boys and girls: Mixed · 68 boys, 55 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 02124E

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Nais Molaise?: Scoil Nais Molaise is a primary school in Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 NX05).
How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Molaise?: Scoil Nais Molaise has 123 pupils: 68 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Nais Molaise a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Molaise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Molaise?: Scoil Nais Molaise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Nais Molaise teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Nais Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Nais Molaise a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Nais Molaise is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Molaise?: The closest is St Laserians Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Nais Molaise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Nais MolaiseThis school		123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Laserians Mixed NSLeighlinbridge	4.2 km	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinabranna Mixed NSMilford	6.1 km	184	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Queen of Universe NSMuinebeagh	6.4 km	253	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bhride NSCarlow	6.4 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Bhride B7cKilkenny	6.4 km	217	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSMuine Bheag	6.6 km	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Old Leighlin
Co. Carlow
R93NX05

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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