How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has 150 pupils: 85 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19616U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Tallow, Co. Waterford

150 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Tallow, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 W212). Neil Moore is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 150
Boys and girls: Mixed · 85 boys, 65 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19616U

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Tallow, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 W212).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?: Neil Moore is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has 150 pupils: 85 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19616U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is Curriglass NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		150	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Curriglass NSConna	3.1 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyduff B 2 NSBallyduff	6.5 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lios Mor MochudaLismore	7.4 km	23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Bunscoil Bhothar na NaomhLismore	7.5 km	284	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CaitrionaConna	7.9 km	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChaitrionaMallow	8.4 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Michael J Prendergast Road
Tallow
Co. Waterford
P51W212

Principal: Neil Moore on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 56717
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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