Is Raithin an Uisce NS a mixed school?

Yes. Raithin an Uisce NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Raithin an Uisce NS?

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

Does Raithin an Uisce NS teach through Irish?

No. Raithin an Uisce NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Raithin an Uisce NS a DEIS school?

No. Raithin an Uisce NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Raithin an Uisce NS?

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

Raithin an Uisce NS

Stradbally, Co. Laois

211 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Raithin an Uisce NS is a primary school in Stradbally, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HW50). Raithin an Uisce NS has 211 pupils: 100 boys and 111 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 211
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 111 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17604D

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Questions parents ask

Where is Raithin an Uisce NS?: Raithin an Uisce NS is a primary school in Stradbally, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HW50).
How many pupils go to Raithin an Uisce NS?: Raithin an Uisce NS has 211 pupils: 100 boys and 111 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Raithin an Uisce NS a mixed school?: Yes. Raithin an Uisce NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Raithin an Uisce NS?: Raithin an Uisce NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Raithin an Uisce NS teach through Irish?: No. Raithin an Uisce NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Raithin an Uisce NS a DEIS school?: No. Raithin an Uisce NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Raithin an Uisce NS?: The closest is Cosby NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Raithin an Uisce NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Raithin an Uisce NSThis school		211	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cosby NSStradbally	4.8 km	57	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Coleman's National SchoolStradbally	4.8 km	318	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Kolbe Special SchoolPortlaoise	4.9 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mhuire Fatima NSPortlaoise	5.0 km	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Portlaoise Educate Together NSPortlaoise	5.2 km	457	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Phort LaoisePortlaoise	5.2 km	369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Stradbally
Co. Laois
R32HW50

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 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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