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.

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

At a glance

Wandesforde Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 HT21). Wandesforde Mixed NS has 52 pupils: 30 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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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).
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.
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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Co. Kilkenny
R95HT21

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