How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?

Presentation Primary School has 496 pupils: 7 boys and 489 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?

Presentation Primary School takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?

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

Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Presentation Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Presentation Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 15556I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?

The closest is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Presentation Primary School

Portarlington, Co. Laois

496 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Portarlington, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HF43). Frankie Andrews is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 496
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 7 boys, 489 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15556I

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 Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School is a primary school in Portarlington, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HF43).
Who is the principal of Presentation Primary School?: Frankie Andrews is the principal of Presentation Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has 496 pupils: 7 boys and 489 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Presentation Primary School a mixed school?: Presentation Primary School takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Presentation Primary School?: Presentation Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Presentation Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Presentation Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Presentation Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Presentation Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Presentation Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation Primary School's roll number, 15556I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Presentation Primary School?: The closest is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Presentation Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Presentation Primary SchoolThis school		496	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2Portarlington	800 m	84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil PhadraigPortarlington	1.3 km	521	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh EoinKillenard	3.3 km	374	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloneyhurke NSPortarlington	6.1 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Emo Mixed NSPortlaoise	6.2 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireTullamore	7.7 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Station Road
Portarlington
Co. Laois
R32HF43

Principal: Frankie Andrews on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 862 3007
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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