How many pupils go to Shillelagh No 1 NS?

Shillelagh No 1 NS has 23 pupils: 11 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Shillelagh No 1 NS a mixed school?

Yes. Shillelagh No 1 NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Shillelagh No 1 NS?

Shillelagh No 1 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 Shillelagh No 1 NS teach through Irish?

No. Shillelagh No 1 NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Shillelagh No 1 NS a DEIS school?

No. Shillelagh No 1 NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Shillelagh No 1 NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shillelagh No 1 NS's roll number, 15359G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Shillelagh No 1 NS?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire na nAird. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Shillelagh No 1 NS

Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow

23 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Shillelagh No 1 NS is a primary school in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 VH31). Sonya Burgess is the principal of Shillelagh No 1 NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 23
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 12 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15359G

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 Shillelagh No 1 NS?: Shillelagh No 1 NS is a primary school in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 VH31).
Who is the principal of Shillelagh No 1 NS?: Sonya Burgess is the principal of Shillelagh No 1 NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Shillelagh No 1 NS?: Shillelagh No 1 NS has 23 pupils: 11 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Shillelagh No 1 NS a mixed school?: Yes. Shillelagh No 1 NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Shillelagh No 1 NS?: Shillelagh No 1 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 Shillelagh No 1 NS teach through Irish?: No. Shillelagh No 1 NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Shillelagh No 1 NS a DEIS school?: No. Shillelagh No 1 NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Shillelagh No 1 NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shillelagh No 1 NS's roll number, 15359G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Shillelagh No 1 NS?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire na nAird. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Shillelagh No 1 NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Shillelagh No 1 NSThis school		23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na nAirdShillelagh	1.2 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carnew NSArklow	5.3 km	185	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
All Saints National SchoolCarnew	5.7 km	23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Kilcommon NSTinahely	6.9 km	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Tinahely NSArklow	7.3 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolfancy NSTinahely	7.3 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballard
Shillelagh
Co. Wicklow
Y14VH31

Principal: Sonya Burgess on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 942 9141
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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