St Garvans NS

Taghmon, Co. Wexford

88 pupilsMixedCatholic

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St Garvans NS is a primary school in Taghmon, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 E773). Keelin Egan is the principal of St Garvans NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
88
Boys and girls
Mixed · 52 boys, 36 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17612C

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 St Garvans NS?
St Garvans NS is a primary school in Taghmon, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 E773).
Who is the principal of St Garvans NS?
Keelin Egan is the principal of St Garvans NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Garvans NS?
St Garvans NS has 88 pupils: 52 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Garvans NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Garvans NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Garvans NS?
St Garvans NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Garvans NS teach through Irish?
No. St Garvans NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Garvans NS a DEIS school?
No. St Garvans NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Garvans NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Garvans NS's roll number, 17612C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Garvans NS?
The closest is SN Fionntain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Taghmon · Every school in Co. Wexford

Closest schools

St Garvans NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Garvans NSThis school 88 Mixed Catholic No No
SN FionntainTaghmon 3.7 km 183 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN AbbainEnniscorthy 5.0 km 129 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Eoin BaisteEnniscorthy 6.1 km 32 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Newbawn NSNewbawn 7.4 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an GhleannaEnniscorthy 7.6 km 138 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Nmh SeosaimhBallymitty 8.3 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Caroreigh
Taghmon
Co. Wexford
Y35E773

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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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