Is Holycross NS a mixed school?

Yes. Holycross NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holycross NS?

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

Does Holycross NS teach through Irish?

No. Holycross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holycross NS a DEIS school?

No. Holycross NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Holycross NS?

The closest is Wandesforde Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Holycross NS

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

72 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Holycross NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E22N). Holycross NS has 72 pupils: 32 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 72
Boys and girls: Mixed · 32 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18643S

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Questions parents ask

Where is Holycross NS?: Holycross NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E22N).
How many pupils go to Holycross NS?: Holycross NS has 72 pupils: 32 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holycross NS a mixed school?: Yes. Holycross NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holycross NS?: Holycross NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holycross NS teach through Irish?: No. Holycross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holycross NS a DEIS school?: No. Holycross NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Holycross NS?: The closest is Wandesforde Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holycross NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holycross NSThis school		72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Wandesforde Mixed NSCastlecomer	4.8 km	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Ballinakill Mixed NSPortlaoise	5.6 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Moinin RuaCastlecomer	6.4 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NSCastlecomer	6.6 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MolaiseAbbeyleix	7.0 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Chroi Ro NaofaThe Swan	8.2 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Castlecomer
Co Kilkenny
R95E22N

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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