How many pupils go to SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?

SN Moin Ruadh Mixed has 56 pupils: 23 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Moin Ruadh Mixed a mixed school?

Yes. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?

SN Moin Ruadh Mixed has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Moin Ruadh Mixed teach through Irish?

No. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Moin Ruadh Mixed a DEIS school?

No. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Moin Ruadh Mixed's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Moin Ruadh Mixed's roll number, 17590S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?

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

SN Moin Ruadh Mixed

Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny

56 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Moin Ruadh Mixed is a primary school in Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 FY06). Eilis Holden is the principal of SN Moin Ruadh Mixed, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 56
Boys and girls: Mixed · 23 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17590S

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 Moin Ruadh Mixed?: SN Moin Ruadh Mixed is a primary school in Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 FY06).
Who is the principal of SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?: Eilis Holden is the principal of SN Moin Ruadh Mixed, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?: SN Moin Ruadh Mixed has 56 pupils: 23 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Moin Ruadh Mixed a mixed school?: Yes. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?: SN Moin Ruadh Mixed has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Moin Ruadh Mixed teach through Irish?: No. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Moin Ruadh Mixed a DEIS school?: No. SN Moin Ruadh Mixed is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Moin Ruadh Mixed's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Moin Ruadh Mixed's roll number, 17590S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Moin Ruadh Mixed?: The closest is St Brendans Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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SN Moin Ruadh Mixed compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Moin Ruadh MixedThis school		56	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brendans Mixed NSHuggsintown	4.7 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh Padraig MixedBaile Haol	4.9 km	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Templeorum NSPiltown	6.3 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmoganny Mixed NSKilmoganny	6.7 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Beacons NSMullinavat	8.3 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Owning National SchoolPiltown	8.3 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Knocktopher
Co Kilkenny
R95FY06

Principal: Eilis Holden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 776 8931
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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