Is Searcog I NS a mixed school?

Yes. Searcog I NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Searcog I NS?

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

Does Searcog I NS teach through Irish?

No. Searcog I NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Searcog I NS a DEIS school?

No. Searcog I NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Searcog I NS?

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

Searcog I NS

Shercock, Co. Cavan

183 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Searcog I NS is a primary school in Shercock, Co. Cavan (Eircode A81 DK60). Searcog I NS has 183 pupils: 91 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 183
Boys and girls: Mixed · 91 boys, 92 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14336M

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Questions parents ask

Where is Searcog I NS?: Searcog I NS is a primary school in Shercock, Co. Cavan (Eircode A81 DK60).
How many pupils go to Searcog I NS?: Searcog I NS has 183 pupils: 91 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Searcog I NS a mixed school?: Yes. Searcog I NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Searcog I NS?: Searcog I NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Searcog I NS teach through Irish?: No. Searcog I NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Searcog I NS a DEIS school?: No. Searcog I NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Searcog I NS?: The closest is Corcreagh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Searcog I NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Searcog I NSThis school		183	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Corcreagh NSShercock	2.3 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil PhadraigCarrickmacross	5.1 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Corlea NSKingscourt	5.5 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Blaithin IosaCarrickmacross	6.2 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MaodhogBailieborough	6.7 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumgossatt NSCarrickmacross	8.8 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Kingscourt Road
Shercock
Co. Cavan
A81DK60

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