Rathangan NS

Duncormick, Co. Wexford

235 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Rathangan NS is a primary school in Duncormick, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 KT65). John Ormonde is the principal of Rathangan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
235
Boys and girls
Mixed · 125 boys, 110 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19317K

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rathangan NS?
Rathangan NS is a primary school in Duncormick, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 KT65).
Who is the principal of Rathangan NS?
John Ormonde is the principal of Rathangan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathangan NS?
Rathangan NS has 235 pupils: 125 boys and 110 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathangan NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rathangan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathangan NS?
Rathangan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathangan NS teach through Irish?
No. Rathangan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathangan NS a DEIS school?
No. Rathangan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rathangan NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathangan NS's roll number, 19317K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathangan NS?
The closest is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Wexford

Closest schools

Rathangan NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rathangan NSThis school 235 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Nais Realta na MaraKilmore 5.5 km 304 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Fionntain Nfa NSBridgetown 6.9 km 114 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhuireCarrig-on-Bannow 7.9 km 144 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Nmh SeosaimhBallymitty 8.4 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Bhaile MhuirneMurrintown 8.8 km 230 Mixed Catholic No No
SN FionntainTaghmon 10.5 km 183 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Rathangan
Duncormick
Co. Wexford
Y35KT65

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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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