How many pupils go to St Laserians Mixed NS?

St Laserians Mixed NS has 182 pupils: 99 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Laserians Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Laserians Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Laserians Mixed NS?

St Laserians Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Laserians Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. St Laserians Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Laserians Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. St Laserians Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Laserians Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laserians Mixed NS's roll number, 19784S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Laserians Mixed NS?

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

St Laserians Mixed NS

Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

182 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Laserians Mixed NS is a primary school in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 YY72). Órfhlaith Mealy is the principal of St Laserians Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 182
Boys and girls: Mixed · 99 boys, 83 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19784S

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 St Laserians Mixed NS?: St Laserians Mixed NS is a primary school in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 YY72).
Who is the principal of St Laserians Mixed NS?: Órfhlaith Mealy is the principal of St Laserians Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Laserians Mixed NS?: St Laserians Mixed NS has 182 pupils: 99 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Laserians Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Laserians Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Laserians Mixed NS?: St Laserians Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Laserians Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. St Laserians Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Laserians Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. St Laserians Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Laserians Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laserians Mixed NS's roll number, 19784S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Laserians Mixed NS?: The closest is Queen of Universe NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Laserians Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Laserians Mixed NSThis school		182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Queen of Universe NSMuinebeagh	3.8 km	253	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSMuine Bheag	4.0 km	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Bridgets Monastery Boys Senior SchoolMuinebheag	4.1 km	134	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais MolaiseOld Leighlin	4.2 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady's National SchoolCarlow	4.3 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinabranna Mixed NSMilford	5.6 km	184	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Leighlinbridge
Co. Carlow
R93YY72

Principal: Órfhlaith Mealy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 972 1796
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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