Paddock NS

Mountrath, Co. Laois

80 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Paddock NS is a primary school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EV80). Bernadette Fitzpatrick is the principal of Paddock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
80
Boys and girls
Mixed · 34 boys, 46 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13173F

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Paddock NS?
Paddock NS is a primary school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EV80).
Who is the principal of Paddock NS?
Bernadette Fitzpatrick is the principal of Paddock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Paddock NS?
Paddock NS has 80 pupils: 34 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Paddock NS a mixed school?
Yes. Paddock NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Paddock NS?
Paddock NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Paddock NS teach through Irish?
No. Paddock NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Paddock NS a DEIS school?
No. Paddock NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Paddock NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Paddock NS's roll number, 13173F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Paddock NS?
The closest is Cluain Eidhneach NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Mountrath · Every school in Co. Laois

Closest schools

Paddock NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Paddock NSThis school 80 Mixed Catholic No No
Cluain Eidhneach NSMountrath 2.8 km 89 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil BhrideMountrath 2.9 km 95 Girls Catholic No Yes
St Fintans NSMountrath 3.0 km 108 Boys Catholic No Yes
Cill an Iubhair NSMountrath 4.6 km 23 Mixed Catholic No No
Castletown NSCastletown 5.2 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Camross NSPortlaoise 6.6 km 156 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Paddock
Mountrath
Co. Laois
R32EV80

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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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