Prosperous NS

Naas, Co. Kildare

493 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Prosperous NS is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 DT10). Paul Cassidy is the principal of Prosperous NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
493
Boys and girls
Mixed · 247 boys, 246 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18515J

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 Prosperous NS?
Prosperous NS is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 DT10).
Who is the principal of Prosperous NS?
Paul Cassidy is the principal of Prosperous NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Prosperous NS?
Prosperous NS has 493 pupils: 247 boys and 246 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Prosperous NS a mixed school?
Yes. Prosperous NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Prosperous NS?
Prosperous NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Prosperous NS teach through Irish?
No. Prosperous NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Prosperous NS a DEIS school?
No. Prosperous NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Prosperous NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Prosperous NS's roll number, 18515J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Prosperous NS?
The closest is St Patricks BNS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 21 schools in Naas · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Prosperous NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Prosperous NSThis school 493 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks BNSClane 3.7 km 488 Boys Catholic No No
Scoil Naisiunta BhrideClane 3.8 km 480 Girls Catholic No No
Hewetsons NSClane 4.0 km 89 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN Baile RoibeairdRobertstown 4.5 km 173 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Coill DubhNaas 4.7 km 182 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Nmh MhuireNaas 4.8 km 105 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Prosperous
Naas
Co. Kildare
W91DT10

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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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