How many pupils go to St Stephens NS?

St Stephens NS has 363 pupils: 363 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Stephens NS a mixed school?

No. St Stephens NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Stephens NS?

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

Does St Stephens NS teach through Irish?

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

Is St Stephens NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Stephens NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Stephens NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Stephens NS's roll number, 15046I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Stephens NS?

The closest is St Josephs Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Stephens NS

Waterford, Co. Waterford

363 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Stephens NS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TH72). Sinead Lowe is the principal of St Stephens NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 363
Boys and girls: Boys only · 363 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15046I

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found St Stephens NS's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Stephens NS?: St Stephens NS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 TH72).
Who is the principal of St Stephens NS?: Sinead Lowe is the principal of St Stephens NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Stephens NS?: St Stephens NS has 363 pupils: 363 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Stephens NS a mixed school?: No. St Stephens NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Stephens NS?: St Stephens NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Stephens NS teach through Irish?: No. St Stephens NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Stephens NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Stephens NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Stephens NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Stephens NS's roll number, 15046I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Stephens NS?: The closest is St Josephs Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Stephens NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Stephens NSThis school		363	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs Special SchWaterford	300 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mount Sion CBS NSWaterford	500 m	360	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National SchoolWaterford	700 m	234	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.Waterford	700 m	292	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DeaglanWaterford	800 m	396	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Christ Church NSWaterford	900 m	114	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

25 Patrick Street
Waterford
X91TH72

Principal: Sinead Lowe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 871 716
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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