How many pupils go to Abbeycarton NS?

Abbeycarton NS has 138 pupils: 77 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Abbeycarton NS a mixed school?

Yes. Abbeycarton NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Abbeycarton NS?

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

Does Abbeycarton NS teach through Irish?

No. Abbeycarton NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Abbeycarton NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Abbeycarton NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeycarton NS's roll number, 19809I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Abbeycarton NS?

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

Abbeycarton NS

Elphin, Co. Roscommon

138 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Abbeycarton NS is a primary school in Elphin, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 V302). John O'Dowd is the principal of Abbeycarton NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 138
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 61 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19809I

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 Abbeycarton NS?: Abbeycarton NS is a primary school in Elphin, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 V302).
Who is the principal of Abbeycarton NS?: John O'Dowd is the principal of Abbeycarton NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Abbeycarton NS?: Abbeycarton NS has 138 pupils: 77 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Abbeycarton NS a mixed school?: Yes. Abbeycarton NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Abbeycarton NS?: Abbeycarton NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Abbeycarton NS teach through Irish?: No. Abbeycarton NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Abbeycarton NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Abbeycarton NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Abbeycarton NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeycarton NS's roll number, 19809I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Abbeycarton NS?: The closest is Clooniquin NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Abbeycarton NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Abbeycarton NSThis school		138	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Clooniquin NSElphin	5.3 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aughrim NSCarrick-on-Shannon	5.3 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill TrostainStrokestown	6.7 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CruachainCroghan	7.2 km	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tulsk NSCastlerea	8.6 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigStrokestown	9.2 km	44	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bishop Street
Elphin
Co. Roscommon
F45V302

Principal: John O'Dowd on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 963 5385
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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