How many pupils go to Roscrea NS No 2?

Roscrea NS No 2 has 31 pupils: 16 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Roscrea NS No 2 a mixed school?

Yes. Roscrea NS No 2 takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Roscrea NS No 2?

Roscrea NS No 2 has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Roscrea NS No 2 teach through Irish?

No. Roscrea NS No 2 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Roscrea NS No 2 a DEIS school?

No. Roscrea NS No 2 is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Roscrea NS No 2's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Roscrea NS No 2's roll number, 13867P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Roscrea NS No 2?

The closest is Sacred Heart Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Roscrea NS No 2

Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

31 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Roscrea NS No 2 is a primary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 A078). Ann Powell is the principal of Roscrea NS No 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 31
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 15 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13867P

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 Roscrea NS No 2?: Roscrea NS No 2 is a primary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 A078).
Who is the principal of Roscrea NS No 2?: Ann Powell is the principal of Roscrea NS No 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Roscrea NS No 2?: Roscrea NS No 2 has 31 pupils: 16 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Roscrea NS No 2 a mixed school?: Yes. Roscrea NS No 2 takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Roscrea NS No 2?: Roscrea NS No 2 has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Roscrea NS No 2 teach through Irish?: No. Roscrea NS No 2 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Roscrea NS No 2 a DEIS school?: No. Roscrea NS No 2 is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Roscrea NS No 2's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Roscrea NS No 2's roll number, 13867P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Roscrea NS No 2?: The closest is Sacred Heart Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Roscrea NS No 2 compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Roscrea NS No 2This school		31	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Sacred Heart Primary SchoolRoscrea	700 m	201	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St JohnsRoscrea	700 m	163	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Annes Special SchRoscrea	1.3 km	49	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Iosef NaofaRoscrea	1.8 km	299	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cronain NaofaRoscrea	3.4 km	171	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireRoscrea	6.5 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Rosemount
Roscrea
Co. Tipperary
E53A078

Principal: Ann Powell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0505 21636
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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