How many pupils go to Rathdrum Boys NS?

Rathdrum Boys NS has 172 pupils: 172 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Rathdrum Boys NS a mixed school?

No. Rathdrum Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Rathdrum Boys NS?

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

Does Rathdrum Boys NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Rathdrum Boys NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Rathdrum Boys NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathdrum Boys NS's roll number, 17265H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Rathdrum Boys NS?

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

Rathdrum Boys NS

Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

172 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Rathdrum Boys NS is a primary school in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 X381). Aideen Parker is the principal of Rathdrum Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 172
Boys and girls: Boys only · 172 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17265H

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 Rathdrum Boys NS?: Rathdrum Boys NS is a primary school in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 X381).
Who is the principal of Rathdrum Boys NS?: Aideen Parker is the principal of Rathdrum Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathdrum Boys NS?: Rathdrum Boys NS has 172 pupils: 172 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathdrum Boys NS a mixed school?: No. Rathdrum Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Rathdrum Boys NS?: Rathdrum Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathdrum Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. Rathdrum Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathdrum Boys NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Rathdrum Boys NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Rathdrum Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathdrum Boys NS's roll number, 17265H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathdrum Boys NS?: The closest is Clochar Muire NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Rathdrum Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rathdrum Boys NSThis school		172	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Clochar Muire NSRathdrum	300 m	176	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Saviours NSRathdrum	400 m	124	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Glenealy 1 NSGlenealy	6.5 km	116	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil San EoinRedcross	7.8 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Moneystown NSRoundwood Bray	8.3 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire MixedBarndarrig	8.4 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Rathdrum
Co. Wicklow
A67X381

Principal: Aideen Parker on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0404 46585
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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