Is SN Molaise a mixed school?

Yes. SN Molaise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Molaise?

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

Does SN Molaise teach through Irish?

No. SN Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Molaise a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Molaise is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near SN Molaise?

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

SN Molaise

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

58 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN Molaise is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 PT62). SN Molaise has 58 pupils: 31 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 58
Boys and girls: Mixed · 31 boys, 27 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17695J

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Molaise?: SN Molaise is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 PT62).
How many pupils go to SN Molaise?: SN Molaise has 58 pupils: 31 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Molaise a mixed school?: Yes. SN Molaise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Molaise?: SN Molaise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Molaise teach through Irish?: No. SN Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Molaise a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Molaise is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Molaise?: The closest is Ballinakill Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Molaise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN MolaiseThis school		58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballinakill Mixed NSPortlaoise	5.6 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Chroi Ro NaofaThe Swan	6.0 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyroan Primary SchoolBallyroan	6.7 km	177	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holycross NSCastlecomer	7.0 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireAthy	7.1 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mhuire Fatima NSPortlaoise	7.2 km	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Abbeyleix
Co. Laois
R32PT62

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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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