How many pupils go to Wandesforde Mixed NS?

Wandesforde Mixed NS has 52 pupils: 30 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Wandesforde Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Wandesforde Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Wandesforde Mixed NS?

Wandesforde 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 Wandesforde Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Wandesforde Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Wandesforde Mixed NS's roll number, 14476F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Wandesforde Mixed NS?

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

Wandesforde Mixed NS

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

52 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Wandesforde Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 HT21). Susan Peavoy is the principal of Wandesforde Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 52
Boys and girls: Mixed · 30 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14476F

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 Wandesforde Mixed NS?: Wandesforde Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 HT21).
Who is the principal of Wandesforde Mixed NS?: Susan Peavoy is the principal of Wandesforde Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Wandesforde Mixed NS?: Wandesforde Mixed NS has 52 pupils: 30 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Wandesforde Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Wandesforde Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Wandesforde Mixed NS?: Wandesforde 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 Wandesforde Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Wandesforde Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Wandesforde Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Wandesforde Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Wandesforde Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Wandesforde Mixed NS's roll number, 14476F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Wandesforde Mixed NS?: The closest is Holycross NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Wandesforde Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Wandesforde Mixed NSThis school		52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Holycross NSCastlecomer	4.8 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Moinin RuaCastlecomer	5.2 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN LisnafunchinCastlecomer	5.5 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhreandain NaofaBallyfoyle	5.8 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeCarlow	6.2 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSCastlecomer	6.7 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny
R95HT21

Principal: Susan Peavoy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 444 1517
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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