How many pupils go to Virginia Mixed NS?

Virginia Mixed NS has 463 pupils: 235 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Virginia Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Virginia Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Virginia Mixed NS?

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

Does Virginia Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Virginia Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Virginia Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Virginia Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Virginia Mixed NS's roll number, 16083T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Virginia Mixed NS?

The closest is Cnoc an Teampaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Virginia Mixed NS

Virginia, Co. Cavan

463 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Virginia Mixed NS is a primary school in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 FA09). Jacinta Jordan is the principal of Virginia Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 463
Boys and girls: Mixed · 235 boys, 228 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16083T

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 Virginia Mixed NS?: Virginia Mixed NS is a primary school in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 FA09).
Who is the principal of Virginia Mixed NS?: Jacinta Jordan is the principal of Virginia Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Virginia Mixed NS?: Virginia Mixed NS has 463 pupils: 235 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Virginia Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Virginia Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Virginia Mixed NS?: Virginia Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Virginia Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Virginia Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Virginia Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Virginia Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Virginia Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Virginia Mixed NS's roll number, 16083T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Virginia Mixed NS?: The closest is Cnoc an Teampaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Virginia Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Virginia Mixed NSThis school		463	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cnoc an TeampaillVirginia	3.6 km	158	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CillinMullagh	4.7 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Carraig A BruisVirginia	4.7 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killinkere NSVirginia	5.7 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlerahan Central NSBallyjamesduff	7.0 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Billis NSBallyjamesduff	7.3 km	78	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Virginia
Co. Cavan
A82FA09

Principal: Jacinta Jordan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 854 7035
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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