How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Seosamh?

Scoil Naomh Seosamh has 151 pupils: 151 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Seosamh a mixed school?

No. Scoil Naomh Seosamh is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Seosamh?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Seosamh teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Seosamh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Seosamh a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Seosamh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Seosamh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Seosamh's roll number, 16732H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Seosamh?

The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naomh Seosamh

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

151 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Seosamh is a primary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 P527). Maeve Saunderson is the principal of Scoil Naomh Seosamh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Boys only · 151 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16732H

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 Scoil Naomh Seosamh?: Scoil Naomh Seosamh is a primary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 P527).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Seosamh?: Maeve Saunderson is the principal of Scoil Naomh Seosamh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Seosamh?: Scoil Naomh Seosamh has 151 pupils: 151 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Seosamh a mixed school?: No. Scoil Naomh Seosamh is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Seosamh?: Scoil Naomh Seosamh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Seosamh teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Seosamh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Seosamh a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Seosamh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Seosamh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Seosamh's roll number, 16732H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Seosamh?: The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Seosamh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh SeosamhThis school		151	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSDungarvan	200 m	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns Special SchDungarvan	300 m	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Dun na MainistreachDungarvan	800 m	455	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil GearbhainDún Garbhán	2.4 km	310	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an Carraig LiathDungarvan	4.1 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glenbeg NSDungarvan	4.3 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Mitchell Street
Dungarvan
Co. Waterford
X35P527

Principal: Maeve Saunderson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 42873
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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