How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Molaise?

Scoil Naomh Molaise has 274 pupils: 132 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Molaise a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Molaise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Molaise?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Molaise teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Molaise a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naomh Molaise is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Molaise's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Molaise's roll number, 18575E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Molaise?

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

Scoil Naomh Molaise

Grange, Co. Sligo

274 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Molaise is a primary school in Grange, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 W326). Louise O'Connor is the principal of Scoil Naomh Molaise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 274
Boys and girls: Mixed · 132 boys, 142 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18575E

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 Naomh Molaise?: Scoil Naomh Molaise is a primary school in Grange, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 W326).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Molaise?: Louise O'Connor is the principal of Scoil Naomh Molaise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Molaise?: Scoil Naomh Molaise has 274 pupils: 132 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Molaise a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Molaise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Molaise?: Scoil Naomh Molaise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Molaise teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Molaise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Molaise a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naomh Molaise is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Molaise's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Molaise's roll number, 18575E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Molaise?: The closest is SN Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Molaise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh MolaiseThis school		274	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrideMoneygold	2.9 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cliffoney NSCliffoney	6.3 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN AodainBallintrillick	7.8 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaBallinfull	8.0 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rathcormack NSDrumcliffe South	9.0 km	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na MaraSligo	9.7 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Grange
Co. Sligo
F91W326

Principal: Louise O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 3419
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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