Portlaw NS

Portlaw, Co. Waterford

214 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Portlaw NS is a primary school in Portlaw, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 V343). Brian Barron is the principal of Portlaw NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
214
Boys and girls
Mixed · 103 boys, 111 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19970P

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Portlaw NS?
Portlaw NS is a primary school in Portlaw, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 V343).
Who is the principal of Portlaw NS?
Brian Barron is the principal of Portlaw NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Portlaw NS?
Portlaw NS has 214 pupils: 103 boys and 111 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Portlaw NS a mixed school?
Yes. Portlaw NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Portlaw NS?
Portlaw NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Portlaw NS teach through Irish?
No. Portlaw NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Portlaw NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Portlaw NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Portlaw NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Portlaw NS's roll number, 19970P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Portlaw NS?
The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: DEIS primary schools in Co. Waterford · Every school in Co. Waterford

Closest schools

Portlaw NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Portlaw NSThis school 214 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil MhuireMooncoin 4.4 km 261 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Baile an PhiullPiltown 7.0 km 254 Mixed Catholic No No
Carigeen NSCarrigeen 7.1 km 123 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballyduff NSKilmeaden 7.2 km 214 Mixed Catholic No No
Carrickbeg NSCarick-on-Suir 7.6 km 106 Mixed Catholic No No
Clonea NSCarrick-on-Suir 8.5 km 66 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Convent Road
Portlaw
Co. Waterford
X91V343

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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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