How many pupils go to Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?

Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?

Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2's roll number, 18203N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?

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

Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2

Portarlington, Co. Laois

84 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 is a primary school in Portarlington, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 Y195). John Noonan is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 84
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18203N

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 Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?: Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 is a primary school in Portarlington, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 Y195).
Who is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?: John Noonan is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?: Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 has 84 pupils: 44 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?: Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2's roll number, 18203N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2?: The closest is Scoil Phadraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2 compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Náisiúnta Cúil an tSúdaire 2This school		84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil PhadraigPortarlington	600 m	521	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolPortarlington	800 m	496	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh EoinKillenard	4.1 km	374	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloneyhurke NSPortarlington	5.5 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Emo Mixed NSPortlaoise	6.4 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireTullamore	6.9 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Sandy Lane
Portarlington
Co. Laois
R32Y195

Principal: John Noonan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 864 3281
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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