How many pupils go to Mount Sion CBS NS?

Mount Sion CBS NS has 360 pupils: 360 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mount Sion CBS NS a mixed school?

No. Mount Sion CBS NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Mount Sion CBS NS?

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

Does Mount Sion CBS NS teach through Irish?

No. Mount Sion CBS NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mount Sion CBS NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Mount Sion CBS NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Sion CBS NS's roll number, 19947U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mount Sion CBS NS?

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

Mount Sion CBS NS

Waterford, Co. Waterford

360 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Mount Sion CBS NS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 NF77). Catherine Burke is the principal of Mount Sion CBS NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 360
Boys and girls: Boys only · 360 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19947U

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 Mount Sion CBS NS?: Mount Sion CBS NS is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 NF77).
Who is the principal of Mount Sion CBS NS?: Catherine Burke is the principal of Mount Sion CBS NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mount Sion CBS NS?: Mount Sion CBS NS has 360 pupils: 360 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mount Sion CBS NS a mixed school?: No. Mount Sion CBS NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Mount Sion CBS NS?: Mount Sion CBS NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mount Sion CBS NS teach through Irish?: No. Mount Sion CBS NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mount Sion CBS NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Mount Sion CBS NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Mount Sion CBS NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Sion CBS NS's roll number, 19947U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mount Sion CBS NS?: The closest is St Stephens NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Mount Sion CBS NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mount Sion CBS NSThis school		360	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Stephens NSWaterford	500 m	363	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs Special SchWaterford	600 m	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolWaterford	600 m	446	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National SchoolWaterford	700 m	234	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.Waterford	700 m	292	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DeaglanWaterford	800 m	396	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Barrack Street
Waterford
X91NF77

Principal: Catherine Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 377 947
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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