How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcain BNS?

Scoil Lorcain BNS has 345 pupils: 345 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Lorcain BNS a mixed school?

No. Scoil Lorcain BNS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcain BNS?

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

Does Scoil Lorcain BNS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Lorcain BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Lorcain BNS a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Lorcain BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Lorcain BNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcain BNS's roll number, 18462O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcain BNS?

The closest is St Martins Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Lorcain BNS

Waterford, Co. Waterford

345 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Lorcain BNS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 HY92). Caroline Douris is the principal of Scoil Lorcain BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 345
Boys and girls: Boys only · 345 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18462O

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 Lorcain BNS?: Scoil Lorcain BNS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 HY92).
Who is the principal of Scoil Lorcain BNS?: Caroline Douris is the principal of Scoil Lorcain BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcain BNS?: Scoil Lorcain BNS has 345 pupils: 345 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Lorcain BNS a mixed school?: No. Scoil Lorcain BNS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcain BNS?: Scoil Lorcain BNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Lorcain BNS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Lorcain BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Lorcain BNS a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Lorcain BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Lorcain BNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcain BNS's roll number, 18462O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcain BNS?: The closest is St Martins Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Lorcain BNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Lorcain BNSThis school		345	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Martins Special SchWaterford	600 m	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ursula NaofaWaterford	700 m	620	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh Eoin le DiaWaterford	900 m	237	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Newtown Junior SchoolWaterford City	1.1 km	112	Mixed	Quaker	No	No
Christ Church NSWaterford	1.1 km	114	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN DeaglanWaterford	1.2 km	396	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

St. John's Park
Waterford
X91HY92

Principal: Caroline Douris on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 879 288
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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