Is Castleplunkett NS a mixed school?

Yes. Castleplunkett NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Castleplunkett NS?

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

Does Castleplunkett NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Castleplunkett NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Castleplunkett NS?

The closest is St. Bride's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Castleplunkett NS

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

44 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Castleplunkett NS is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 YA40). Castleplunkett NS has 44 pupils: 17 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 44
Boys and girls: Mixed · 17 boys, 27 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15545D

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Questions parents ask

Where is Castleplunkett NS?: Castleplunkett NS is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 YA40).
How many pupils go to Castleplunkett NS?: Castleplunkett NS has 44 pupils: 17 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castleplunkett NS a mixed school?: Yes. Castleplunkett NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castleplunkett NS?: Castleplunkett NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castleplunkett NS teach through Irish?: No. Castleplunkett NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castleplunkett NS a DEIS school?: No. Castleplunkett NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Castleplunkett NS?: The closest is St. Bride's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castleplunkett NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castleplunkett NSThis school		44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Bride's N.S.Castlerea	5.5 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tarmon NSCastlerea	6.4 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tulsk NSCastlerea	7.4 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CeitheachBallymacurley	7.5 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Pol NaofaCastlerea	9.1 km	66	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Micheal NaofaCastlerea	9.3 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Co Roscommon
F45YA40

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