How many pupils go to Courtenay National School?

Courtenay National School has 251 pupils: 238 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Courtenay National School a mixed school?

Courtenay National School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Courtenay National School?

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

Does Courtenay National School teach through Irish?

No. Courtenay National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Courtenay National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Courtenay National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Courtenay National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Courtenay National School's roll number, 17951B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Courtenay National School?

The closest is Gaelscoil O Doghair. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Courtenay National School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

251 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Courtenay National School is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 X343). Laura Horgan is the principal of Courtenay National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 251
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 238 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17951B

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 Courtenay National School?: Courtenay National School is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 X343).
Who is the principal of Courtenay National School?: Laura Horgan is the principal of Courtenay National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Courtenay National School?: Courtenay National School has 251 pupils: 238 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Courtenay National School a mixed school?: Courtenay National School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Courtenay National School?: Courtenay National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Courtenay National School teach through Irish?: No. Courtenay National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Courtenay National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Courtenay National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Courtenay National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Courtenay National School's roll number, 17951B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Courtenay National School?: The closest is Gaelscoil O Doghair. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Courtenay National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Courtenay National SchoolThis school		251	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil O DoghairCaisleán Nua Thiar	400 m	201	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Josephs ConventNewcastle West	700 m	225	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill LachtainNewcastle West	4.0 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mahoonagh NSCastlemahon	4.1 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monagea National SchoolNewcastle West	4.5 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Molua BArdagh	4.9 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Gortboy
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick
V42X343

Principal: Laura Horgan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 62638
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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