Rathcoffey NS

Rathcoffey South, Co. Kildare

215 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Rathcoffey NS is a primary school in Rathcoffey South, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 W012). Eugene Riordan is the principal of Rathcoffey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
215
Boys and girls
Mixed · 118 boys, 97 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16845U

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 Rathcoffey NS?
Rathcoffey NS is a primary school in Rathcoffey South, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 W012).
Who is the principal of Rathcoffey NS?
Eugene Riordan is the principal of Rathcoffey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathcoffey NS?
Rathcoffey NS has 215 pupils: 118 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathcoffey NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rathcoffey NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathcoffey NS?
Rathcoffey NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathcoffey NS teach through Irish?
No. Rathcoffey NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathcoffey NS a DEIS school?
No. Rathcoffey NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rathcoffey NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathcoffey NS's roll number, 16845U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathcoffey NS?
The closest is Straffan NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Rathcoffey NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rathcoffey NSThis school 215 Mixed Catholic No No
Straffan NSNaas 4.7 km 401 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naisiunta BhrideClane 4.8 km 480 Girls Catholic No No
St Patricks BNSClane 4.9 km 488 Boys Catholic No No
SN Tir MochainNaas 5.7 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
Hewetsons NSClane 6.0 km 89 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN Nmh MhuireNaas 6.1 km 105 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

School Road
Rathcoffey South
Co. Kildare
W91W012

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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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