How many pupils go to Shielbeggan Convent?

Shielbeggan Convent has 30 pupils: 16 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Shielbeggan Convent a mixed school?

Yes. Shielbeggan Convent takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Shielbeggan Convent?

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

Does Shielbeggan Convent teach through Irish?

No. Shielbeggan Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Shielbeggan Convent a DEIS school?

No. Shielbeggan Convent is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Shielbeggan Convent's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shielbeggan Convent's roll number, 09184L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Shielbeggan Convent?

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

Shielbeggan Convent

New Ross, Co. Wexford

30 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Shielbeggan Convent is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 Y656). Kevin Nimmo is the principal of Shielbeggan Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 30
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09184L

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 Shielbeggan Convent?: Shielbeggan Convent is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 Y656).
Who is the principal of Shielbeggan Convent?: Kevin Nimmo is the principal of Shielbeggan Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Shielbeggan Convent?: Shielbeggan Convent has 30 pupils: 16 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Shielbeggan Convent a mixed school?: Yes. Shielbeggan Convent takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Shielbeggan Convent?: Shielbeggan Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Shielbeggan Convent teach through Irish?: No. Shielbeggan Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Shielbeggan Convent a DEIS school?: No. Shielbeggan Convent is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Shielbeggan Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shielbeggan Convent's roll number, 09184L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Shielbeggan Convent?: The closest is Ramsgrange Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Shielbeggan Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Shielbeggan ConventThis school		30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ramsgrange Central NSRamsgrange	3.4 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile ui CoileainNew Ross	3.4 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Leonards NSNew Ross	4.8 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Olibheir BeannuitheNew Ross	5.3 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gusserane NSNew Ross	5.7 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Catriona NfaNew Ross	5.8 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Shielbaggan
New Ross
Co. Wexford
Y34Y656

Principal: Kevin Nimmo on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 021 0524
Email: [email protected]
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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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