How many pupils go to SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?

SN Baile an Phiarsaigh has 238 pupils: 116 boys and 122 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Baile an Phiarsaigh a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?

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

Does SN Baile an Phiarsaigh teach through Irish?

No. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Baile an Phiarsaigh a DEIS school?

No. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Baile an Phiarsaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Phiarsaigh's roll number, 18558E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?

The closest is SN Bhaile Mhuirne. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Baile an Phiarsaigh

Drinagh, Co. Wexford

238 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Baile an Phiarsaigh is a primary school in Drinagh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 F663). Laura Walsh is the principal of SN Baile an Phiarsaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 238
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 122 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18558E

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 SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?: SN Baile an Phiarsaigh is a primary school in Drinagh, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 F663).
Who is the principal of SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?: Laura Walsh is the principal of SN Baile an Phiarsaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?: SN Baile an Phiarsaigh has 238 pupils: 116 boys and 122 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile an Phiarsaigh a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?: SN Baile an Phiarsaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile an Phiarsaigh teach through Irish?: No. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Baile an Phiarsaigh a DEIS school?: No. SN Baile an Phiarsaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Baile an Phiarsaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Phiarsaigh's roll number, 18558E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Phiarsaigh?: The closest is SN Bhaile Mhuirne. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile an Phiarsaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile an PhiarsaighThis school		238	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhaile MhuirneMurrintown	2.2 km	230	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Wexford Educate Together National SchoolWexford	4.7 km	191	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Loch GarmanLoch Garman	4.7 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Convent of MercyWexford	4.7 km	406	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Fionntain Nfa NSBridgetown	5.1 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
CBS Primary WexfordWexford	5.4 km	380	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Piercestown
Drinagh
Co. Wexford
Y35F663

Principal: Laura Walsh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 915 8854
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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