Is Scoil Naomh Abban a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Abban takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Abban?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Abban teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Abban teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Abban a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Abban is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Abban?

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

Scoil Naomh Abban

Crettyard, Co. Laois

73 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Scoil Naomh Abban is a primary school in Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 DY27). Scoil Naomh Abban has 73 pupils: 41 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 73
Boys and girls: Mixed · 41 boys, 32 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17555Q

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Naomh Abban?: Scoil Naomh Abban is a primary school in Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 DY27).
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Abban?: Scoil Naomh Abban has 73 pupils: 41 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Abban a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Abban takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Abban?: Scoil Naomh Abban has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Abban teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Abban teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Abban a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Abban is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Abban?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire Muigheo. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Abban compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh AbbanThis school		73	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire MuigheoCrettyard	2.6 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSCastlecomer	3.1 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Chroi Ro NaofaThe Swan	3.5 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Moinin RuaCastlecomer	4.0 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireAthy	4.2 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardlios NSBallickmoyler	7.0 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Crettyard
Co. Laois.
R93DY27

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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