How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Mhichil?

Scoil Nais Mhichil has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Nais Mhichil a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Mhichil takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Mhichil?

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

Does Scoil Nais Mhichil teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Nais Mhichil teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Nais Mhichil a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Nais Mhichil is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Nais Mhichil's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Mhichil's roll number, 17462J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Mhichil?

The closest is Graig na Manach Buac. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Nais Mhichil

Borris, Co. Carlow

42 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Nais Mhichil is a primary school in Borris, Co. Carlow (Eircode R95 TP30). Laura Lanigan is the principal of Scoil Nais Mhichil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 42
Boys and girls: Mixed · 21 boys, 21 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17462J

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 Nais Mhichil?: Scoil Nais Mhichil is a primary school in Borris, Co. Carlow (Eircode R95 TP30).
Who is the principal of Scoil Nais Mhichil?: Laura Lanigan is the principal of Scoil Nais Mhichil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Mhichil?: Scoil Nais Mhichil has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Nais Mhichil a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Mhichil takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Mhichil?: Scoil Nais Mhichil has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Nais Mhichil teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Nais Mhichil teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Nais Mhichil a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Nais Mhichil is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Nais Mhichil's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Mhichil's roll number, 17462J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Mhichil?: The closest is Graig na Manach Buac. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Nais Mhichil compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Nais MhichilThis school		42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Graig na Manach BuacGraignamanagh	3.3 km	68	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalGraigenamanagh	3.4 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patrick's National SchoolBorris	4.0 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil N Moling-GlynnSaint Mulllins	5.0 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Borris Mixed NSBorris	6.0 km	196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Skeaghvastheen NSSkeaghvasteen	7.9 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Newtown
Borris
Co. Carlow
R95TP30

Principal: Laura Lanigan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 972 4499
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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