St Francis S S

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

121 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Francis S S is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 DN24). John Moran is the principal of St Francis S S, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
121
Boys and girls
Mixed · 82 boys, 39 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19337Q

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Francis S S?
St Francis S S is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 DN24).
Who is the principal of St Francis S S?
John Moran is the principal of St Francis S S, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Francis S S?
St Francis S S has 121 pupils: 82 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Francis S S a mixed school?
Yes. St Francis S S takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Francis S S?
St Francis S S has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Francis S S teach through Irish?
No. St Francis S S teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Francis S S a DEIS school?
No. St Francis S S is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Francis S S's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Francis S S's roll number, 19337Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Francis S S?
The closest is Holy Family Junior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Portlaoise · Special schools in Co. Laois · Every school in Co. Laois

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St Francis S S compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Francis S SThis school 121 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Family Junior SchoolPortlaoise 400 m 599 Mixed Catholic No No
Maryboro NSPortlaoise 600 m 96 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil Phort LaoisePortlaoise 600 m 369 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Portlaoise Educate Together NSPortlaoise 700 m 457 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Holy Family Senior SchoolPortlaoise 800 m 644 Mixed Catholic No No
The Kolbe Special SchoolPortlaoise 1.2 km 49 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Borris Road
Portlaoise
Co Laois
R32DN24

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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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