How many pupils go to Maryboro NS?

Maryboro NS has 96 pupils: 44 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Maryboro NS a mixed school?

Yes. Maryboro NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Maryboro NS?

Maryboro 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 Maryboro NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Maryboro NS a DEIS school?

No. Maryboro NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Maryboro NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Maryboro NS's roll number, 14838N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Maryboro NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil Phort Laoise. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Maryboro NS

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

96 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Maryboro NS is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HY24). Brid Ann Buggie is the principal of Maryboro NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 96
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 52 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14838N

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 Maryboro NS?: Maryboro NS is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HY24).
Who is the principal of Maryboro NS?: Brid Ann Buggie is the principal of Maryboro NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Maryboro NS?: Maryboro NS has 96 pupils: 44 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Maryboro NS a mixed school?: Yes. Maryboro NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Maryboro NS?: Maryboro 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 Maryboro NS teach through Irish?: No. Maryboro NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Maryboro NS a DEIS school?: No. Maryboro NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Maryboro NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Maryboro NS's roll number, 14838N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Maryboro NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Phort Laoise. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Maryboro NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Maryboro NSThis school		96	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Phort LaoisePortlaoise	100 m	369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Portlaoise Educate Together NSPortlaoise	200 m	457	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Francis S SPortlaoise	600 m	121	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Kolbe Special SchoolPortlaoise	700 m	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family Junior SchoolPortlaoise	900 m	599	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family Senior SchoolPortlaoise	1.0 km	644	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Summerhill
The Downs
Portlaoise
Co. Laois
R32HY24

Principal: Brid Ann Buggie on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 863 2019
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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