How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na nAird?

Scoil Mhuire na nAird has 73 pupils: 34 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire na nAird a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire na nAird takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na nAird?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire na nAird teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mhuire na nAird a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire na nAird is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na nAird's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na nAird's roll number, 19748O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na nAird?

The closest is Shillelagh No 1 NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhuire na nAird

Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow

73 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire na nAird is a primary school in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 W866). Deirdre Walsh is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nAird, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 73
Boys and girls: Mixed · 34 boys, 39 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19748O

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire na nAird?: Scoil Mhuire na nAird is a primary school in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 W866).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nAird?: Deirdre Walsh is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nAird, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na nAird?: Scoil Mhuire na nAird has 73 pupils: 34 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire na nAird a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire na nAird takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na nAird?: Scoil Mhuire na nAird has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire na nAird teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire na nAird teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire na nAird a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire na nAird is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na nAird's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na nAird's roll number, 19748O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na nAird?: The closest is Shillelagh No 1 NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire na nAird compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire na nAirdThis school		73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Shillelagh No 1 NSShillelagh	1.2 km	23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Kilcommon NSTinahely	5.7 km	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Carnew NSArklow	5.8 km	185	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tinahely NSArklow	6.1 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
All Saints National SchoolCarnew	6.1 km	23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Crossbridge NSTinahely	6.3 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Shillelagh
Co Wicklow
Y14W866

Principal: Deirdre Walsh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 942 9166
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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