Is Cratloe NS a mixed school?

Yes. Cratloe NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cratloe NS?

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

Does Cratloe NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Cratloe NS a DEIS school?

No. Cratloe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Cratloe NS?

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

Cratloe NS

Cratloe, Co. Clare

278 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Cratloe NS is a primary school in Cratloe, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 V596). Cratloe NS has 278 pupils: 147 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 278
Boys and girls: Mixed · 147 boys, 131 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 04919H

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Questions parents ask

Where is Cratloe NS?: Cratloe NS is a primary school in Cratloe, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 V596).
How many pupils go to Cratloe NS?: Cratloe NS has 278 pupils: 147 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cratloe NS a mixed school?: Yes. Cratloe NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cratloe NS?: Cratloe NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cratloe NS teach through Irish?: No. Cratloe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cratloe NS a DEIS school?: No. Cratloe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Cratloe NS?: The closest is Sixmilebridge NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cratloe NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cratloe NSThis school		278	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Sixmilebridge NSSixmilebridge	5.2 km	423	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mhuire MiliucMeelick,via Limerick	5.5 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cluain MuingeNewmarket-on-Fergus	5.8 km	205	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Naomh IosefClarina	6.5 km	290	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Muire na hEireannLimerick	7.1 km	262	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Chriost Ri BLimerick	7.2 km	278	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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