How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS has 187 pupils: 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS a mixed school?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS a DEIS school?

No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS's roll number, 12007G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?

The closest is SN Muire an Port Mor. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS

Ferrybank, Co. Waterford

187 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a primary school in Ferrybank, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TK37). Jamie Nagle is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 187
Boys and girls: Girls only · 187 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12007G

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 Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a primary school in Ferrybank, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TK37).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?: Jamie Nagle is the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS has 187 pupils: 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS a mixed school?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?: Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS's roll number, 12007G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS?: The closest is SN Muire an Port Mor. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of Good Counsel GNSThis school		187	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire an Port MorWaterford	400 m	212	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs Special SchWaterford	900 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Waterpark NSWaterford	1.0 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Stephens NSWaterford	1.0 km	363	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DeaglanWaterford	1.2 km	396	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Christ Church NSWaterford	1.3 km	114	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Abbey Road
Ferrybank
X91TK37

Principal: Jamie Nagle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 832 984
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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