How many pupils go to St Cronans Mixed NS?

St Cronans Mixed NS has 72 pupils: 35 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Cronans Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Cronans Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Cronans Mixed NS?

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

Does St Cronans Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. St Cronans Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Cronans Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. St Cronans Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Cronans Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Cronans Mixed NS's roll number, 12294M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Cronans Mixed NS?

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

St Cronans Mixed NS

Birr, Co. Offaly

72 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Cronans Mixed NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 KC99). Laura Duffy is the principal of St Cronans Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 72
Boys and girls: Mixed · 35 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12294M

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 St Cronans Mixed NS?: St Cronans Mixed NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 KC99).
Who is the principal of St Cronans Mixed NS?: Laura Duffy is the principal of St Cronans Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Cronans Mixed NS?: St Cronans Mixed NS has 72 pupils: 35 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Cronans Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Cronans Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Cronans Mixed NS?: St Cronans Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Cronans Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. St Cronans Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Cronans Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. St Cronans Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Cronans Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Cronans Mixed NS's roll number, 12294M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Cronans Mixed NS?: The closest is St Rynaghs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Cronans Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Cronans Mixed NSThis school		72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Rynaghs NSBirr	2.9 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Flannain NaofaRoscrea	6.2 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bhreandain NaofaBeal Atha na Sluaigh	6.8 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh RuadhainNenagh	7.6 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brendan's NSBallinasloe	8.0 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys National SchoolBirr	10.6 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Lusmagh
Banagher
Birr
Co. Offaly
R42KC99

Principal: Laura Duffy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 915 1834
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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