How many pupils go to Skeaghvastheen NS?

Skeaghvastheen NS has 85 pupils: 41 boys and 44 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Skeaghvastheen NS a mixed school?

Yes. Skeaghvastheen NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Skeaghvastheen NS?

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

Does Skeaghvastheen NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Skeaghvastheen NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Skeaghvastheen NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Skeaghvastheen NS's roll number, 16140F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Skeaghvastheen NS?

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

Skeaghvastheen NS

Skeaghvasteen, Co. Kilkenny

85 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Skeaghvastheen NS is a primary school in Skeaghvasteen, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 D529). Valerie Cullen is the principal of Skeaghvastheen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 85
Boys and girls: Mixed · 41 boys, 44 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16140F

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 Skeaghvastheen NS?: Skeaghvastheen NS is a primary school in Skeaghvasteen, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 D529).
Who is the principal of Skeaghvastheen NS?: Valerie Cullen is the principal of Skeaghvastheen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Skeaghvastheen NS?: Skeaghvastheen NS has 85 pupils: 41 boys and 44 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Skeaghvastheen NS a mixed school?: Yes. Skeaghvastheen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Skeaghvastheen NS?: Skeaghvastheen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Skeaghvastheen NS teach through Irish?: No. Skeaghvastheen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Skeaghvastheen NS a DEIS school?: No. Skeaghvastheen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Skeaghvastheen NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Skeaghvastheen NS's roll number, 16140F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Skeaghvastheen NS?: The closest is Saplings Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Skeaghvastheen NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Skeaghvastheen NSThis school		85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolGoresbridge	4.4 km	12	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Goresbridge NSGoresbridge	4.5 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Borris Mixed NSBorris	5.1 km	196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalGraigenamanagh	5.9 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Graig na Manach BuacGraignamanagh	6.2 km	68	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MuireGowran	7.0 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Gorteen
Skeaghvasteen
Co. Kilkenny
R95D529

Principal: Valerie Cullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 977 5444
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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