Is Abbeyleix Sth NS a mixed school?

Yes. Abbeyleix Sth NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Abbeyleix Sth NS?

Abbeyleix Sth 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 Abbeyleix Sth NS teach through Irish?

No. Abbeyleix Sth NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Abbeyleix Sth NS a DEIS school?

No. Abbeyleix Sth NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Abbeyleix Sth NS?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Abbeyleix Sth NS

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

84 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

At a glance

Abbeyleix Sth NS is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 PP79). Abbeyleix Sth NS has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 84
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14260F

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Questions parents ask

Where is Abbeyleix Sth NS?: Abbeyleix Sth NS is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 PP79).
How many pupils go to Abbeyleix Sth NS?: Abbeyleix Sth NS has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Abbeyleix Sth NS a mixed school?: Yes. Abbeyleix Sth NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Abbeyleix Sth NS?: Abbeyleix Sth 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 Abbeyleix Sth NS teach through Irish?: No. Abbeyleix Sth NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Abbeyleix Sth NS a DEIS school?: No. Abbeyleix Sth NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Abbeyleix Sth NS?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Abbeyleix Sth NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Abbeyleix Sth NSThis school		84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil MhuireAbbeyleix	1.2 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinakill Mixed NSPortlaoise	5.0 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Fionntan NaofaPortlaoise	5.1 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyroan Primary SchoolBallyroan	5.3 km	177	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tobar an LeinnAbbeyleix	6.2 km	168	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Pius X NSPortlaoise	7.1 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballacolla Road
Abbeyleix
Co. Laois
R32PP79

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