SN Abbain

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

129 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Abbain is a primary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 VY56). Claire Kickham is the principal of SN Abbain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
129
Boys and girls
Mixed · 70 boys, 59 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17526J

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 SN Abbain?
SN Abbain is a primary school in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y21 VY56).
Who is the principal of SN Abbain?
Claire Kickham is the principal of SN Abbain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Abbain?
SN Abbain has 129 pupils: 70 boys and 59 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Abbain a mixed school?
Yes. SN Abbain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Abbain?
SN Abbain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Abbain teach through Irish?
No. SN Abbain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Abbain a DEIS school?
Yes. SN Abbain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Abbain's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Abbain's roll number, 17526J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Abbain?
The closest is St Garvans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 28 schools in Enniscorthy · DEIS primary schools in Co. Wexford · Every school in Co. Wexford

Closest schools

SN Abbain compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN AbbainThis school 129 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Garvans NSTaghmon 5.0 km 88 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Eoin BaisteEnniscorthy 5.3 km 32 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN RaithinEnniscorthy 5.3 km 154 Mixed Catholic No No
Clonroche NSEnniscorthy 6.1 km 107 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Newbawn NSNewbawn 7.7 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
St Joseph's NSClonroche, Enniscorthy 8.1 km 79 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Adamstown
Enniscorthy
Co. Wexford
Y21VY56

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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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