Is Shanagolden NS a mixed school?

Yes. Shanagolden NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Shanagolden NS?

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

Does Shanagolden NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Shanagolden NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Shanagolden NS?

The closest is Scoil Cill Colmain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Shanagolden NS

Shanagolden, Co. Limerick

92 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Shanagolden NS is a primary school in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 H642). Shanagolden NS has 92 pupils: 44 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 92
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 48 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17438M

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Questions parents ask

Where is Shanagolden NS?: Shanagolden NS is a primary school in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 H642).
How many pupils go to Shanagolden NS?: Shanagolden NS has 92 pupils: 44 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Shanagolden NS a mixed school?: Yes. Shanagolden NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Shanagolden NS?: Shanagolden NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Shanagolden NS teach through Irish?: No. Shanagolden NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Shanagolden NS a DEIS school?: No. Shanagolden NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Shanagolden NS?: The closest is Scoil Cill Colmain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Shanagolden NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Shanagolden NSThis school		92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Cill ColmainArd Achadh	3.9 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN SheanainFoynes	4.6 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolcappa NSArdagh	6.9 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gearoid ui GhriobhthaLoughill	7.1 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Mhuire National SchoolBeal Atha Da Thuille	7.2 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Molua BArdagh	8.1 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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