Is Geashill 1 NS a mixed school?

Yes. Geashill 1 NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Geashill 1 NS?

Geashill 1 NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Geashill 1 NS teach through Irish?

No. Geashill 1 NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Geashill 1 NS a DEIS school?

No. Geashill 1 NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Geashill 1 NS?

The closest is SN Sheosaimh Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Geashill 1 NS

Geashill, Co. Offaly

126 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Geashill 1 NS is a primary school in Geashill, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 W253). Geashill 1 NS has 126 pupils: 65 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 126
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 61 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09191I

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Questions parents ask

Where is Geashill 1 NS?: Geashill 1 NS is a primary school in Geashill, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 W253).
How many pupils go to Geashill 1 NS?: Geashill 1 NS has 126 pupils: 65 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Geashill 1 NS a mixed school?: Yes. Geashill 1 NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Geashill 1 NS?: Geashill 1 NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Geashill 1 NS teach through Irish?: No. Geashill 1 NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Geashill 1 NS a DEIS school?: No. Geashill 1 NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Geashill 1 NS?: The closest is SN Sheosaimh Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Geashill 1 NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Geashill 1 NSThis school		126	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Sheosaimh NaofaTullamore	3.7 km	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireTullamore	5.9 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Mhuire NSGeashill	6.7 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Daingean NSDaingean	6.9 km	261	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Clonaghadoo NSGeashill	6.9 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Shinchill NSKilleigh	8.7 km	286	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Co. Offaly
R35W253

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