How many pupils go to Clara Convent NS?

Clara Convent NS has 180 pupils: 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Clara Convent NS a mixed school?

No. Clara Convent NS is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Clara Convent NS?

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

Does Clara Convent NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Clara Convent NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Clara Convent NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Clara Convent NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clara Convent NS's roll number, 13118U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Clara Convent NS?

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

Clara Convent NS

Clara, Co. Offaly

180 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Clara Convent NS is a primary school in Clara, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 WP04). Sandra Grennan is the principal of Clara Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 180
Boys and girls: Girls only · 180 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13118U

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 Clara Convent NS?: Clara Convent NS is a primary school in Clara, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 WP04).
Who is the principal of Clara Convent NS?: Sandra Grennan is the principal of Clara Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clara Convent NS?: Clara Convent NS has 180 pupils: 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clara Convent NS a mixed school?: No. Clara Convent NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Clara Convent NS?: Clara Convent NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clara Convent NS teach through Irish?: No. Clara Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clara Convent NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Clara Convent NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Clara Convent NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clara Convent NS's roll number, 13118U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clara Convent NS?: The closest is SN Phroinsiais Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Clara Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clara Convent NSThis school		180	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Phroinsiais NaofaClara	300 m	186	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MhanachainMoate	5.6 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Peadar agus PolMoate	5.8 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CholumchilleTullamore	6.4 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballykilmurry NSTullamore	6.7 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Chartaigh NaofaTullamore	6.8 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilbeggan Road
Clara
Co. Offaly
R35WP04

Principal: Sandra Grennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 933 1483
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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