How many pupils go to Carysfort Mixed NS?

Carysfort Mixed NS has 197 pupils: 95 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Carysfort Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Carysfort Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Carysfort Mixed NS?

Carysfort Mixed NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Carysfort Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Carysfort Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Carysfort Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Carysfort Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carysfort Mixed NS's roll number, 14045B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Carysfort Mixed NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Carysfort Mixed NS

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

197 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Carysfort Mixed NS is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 XE30). Heather Minion is the principal of Carysfort Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 197
Boys and girls: Mixed · 95 boys, 102 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14045B

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 Carysfort Mixed NS?: Carysfort Mixed NS is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 XE30).
Who is the principal of Carysfort Mixed NS?: Heather Minion is the principal of Carysfort Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Carysfort Mixed NS?: Carysfort Mixed NS has 197 pupils: 95 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Carysfort Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Carysfort Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Carysfort Mixed NS?: Carysfort Mixed NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Carysfort Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Carysfort Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Carysfort Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Carysfort Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Carysfort Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carysfort Mixed NS's roll number, 14045B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Carysfort Mixed NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Carysfort Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Carysfort Mixed NSThis school		197	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil an Inbhir MhoirAn tInbhear Mór	700 m	242	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
St John's Senior SchoolArklow	900 m	323	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michael's and St Peter's Junior SchoolArklow	900 m	250	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs NSArklow	2.2 km	500	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigArklow	4.8 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cul GreineGorey	5.6 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Knockanrahan
Arklow
Co. Wicklow
Y14XE30

Principal: Heather Minion on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0402 32690
Email: [email protected]
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In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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