How many pupils go to Scoil Neassain?

Scoil Neassain has 668 pupils: 315 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Neassain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Neassain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Neassain?

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

Does Scoil Neassain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Neassain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Neassain a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Neassain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Neassain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Neassain's roll number, 14409N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Neassain?

The closest is Limerick City East Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Neassain

Mungret, Co. Limerick

668 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Neassain is a primary school in Mungret, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 FY29). Marie McKeogh is the principal of Scoil Neassain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 668
Boys and girls: Mixed · 315 boys, 353 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14409N

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 Scoil Neassain?: Scoil Neassain is a primary school in Mungret, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 FY29).
Who is the principal of Scoil Neassain?: Marie McKeogh is the principal of Scoil Neassain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Neassain?: Scoil Neassain has 668 pupils: 315 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Neassain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Neassain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Neassain?: Scoil Neassain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Neassain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Neassain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Neassain a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Neassain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Neassain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Neassain's roll number, 14409N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Neassain?: The closest is Limerick City East Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Neassain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil NeassainThis school		668	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Limerick City East Educate Together NSMungret	900 m	373	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
The Childrens ArkLimerick	1.2 km	44	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Phoil NaofaDooradoyle	1.3 km	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Gabriels SchoolLimerick	1.4 km	64	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh Muire, Eas GéitineAskeaton	about 1.5 km	157	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Limerick Community Special SchoolLimerick	about 1.5 km	47	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Mungret
Co. Limerick
V94FY29

Principal: Marie McKeogh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 229 911
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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