How many pupils go to Ransboro New Central?

Ransboro New Central has 247 pupils: 132 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ransboro New Central a mixed school?

Yes. Ransboro New Central takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ransboro New Central?

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

Does Ransboro New Central teach through Irish?

No. Ransboro New Central teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ransboro New Central a DEIS school?

No. Ransboro New Central is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ransboro New Central's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ransboro New Central's roll number, 19635B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ransboro New Central?

The closest is Gaelscoil Chnoc na Re. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ransboro New Central

Knocknahur, Co. Sligo

247 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ransboro New Central is a primary school in Knocknahur, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 TV77). Siobhan Buckley is the principal of Ransboro New Central, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 247
Boys and girls: Mixed · 132 boys, 115 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19635B

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ransboro New Central?: Ransboro New Central is a primary school in Knocknahur, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 TV77).
Who is the principal of Ransboro New Central?: Siobhan Buckley is the principal of Ransboro New Central, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ransboro New Central?: Ransboro New Central has 247 pupils: 132 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ransboro New Central a mixed school?: Yes. Ransboro New Central takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ransboro New Central?: Ransboro New Central has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ransboro New Central teach through Irish?: No. Ransboro New Central teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ransboro New Central a DEIS school?: No. Ransboro New Central is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ransboro New Central's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ransboro New Central's roll number, 19635B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ransboro New Central?: The closest is Gaelscoil Chnoc na Re. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ransboro New Central compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ransboro New CentralThis school		247	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chnoc na ReSligeach	3.4 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Eoin NaofaBaile Easa Dara	3.9 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carraroe NSCarraroe	4.2 km	389	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN UrsulaSligo	4.3 km	439	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AsicusStrandhill	4.7 km	252	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Eoin NaofaSligo	4.8 km	289	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ransboro
Knocknahur
Co. Sligo
F91TV77

Principal: Siobhan Buckley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 8117
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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