Is Differeen NS a mixed school?

Yes. Differeen NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Differeen NS?

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

Does Differeen NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Differeen NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Differeen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near Differeen NS?

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

Differeen NS

Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

33 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Differeen NS is a primary school in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 E044). Differeen NS has 33 pupils: 19 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 33
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17125O

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Questions parents ask

Where is Differeen NS?: Differeen NS is a primary school in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 E044).
How many pupils go to Differeen NS?: Differeen NS has 33 pupils: 19 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Differeen NS a mixed school?: Yes. Differeen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Differeen NS?: Differeen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Differeen NS teach through Irish?: No. Differeen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Differeen NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Differeen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Differeen NS?: The closest is Glebe NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Differeen NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Differeen NSThis school		33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Glebe NSKinlough	5.3 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireLeckaun	5.7 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSSligo	6.5 km	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil ChluainínCluainín Uí Ruairc	9.3 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Mastersons NSManorhamilton	9.8 km	34	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Clare's National SchoolManorhamilton	10.0 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Diffreen
Manorhamilton
Co. Leitrim
F91E044

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