How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na nDeise?

Gaelscoil na nDeise has 225 pupils: 128 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na nDeise a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na nDeise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na nDeise?

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

Does Gaelscoil na nDeise teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil na nDeise is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil na nDeise a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na nDeise is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na nDeise's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na nDeise's roll number, 20050D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na nDeise?

The closest is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil na nDeise

Port Láirge, Co. Waterford

225 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na nDeise is a primary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 KP2H). Marc de Grás is the principal of Gaelscoil na nDeise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 225
Boys and girls: Mixed · 128 boys, 97 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20050D

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 Gaelscoil na nDeise?: Gaelscoil na nDeise is a primary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 KP2H).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na nDeise?: Marc de Grás is the principal of Gaelscoil na nDeise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na nDeise?: Gaelscoil na nDeise has 225 pupils: 128 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na nDeise a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na nDeise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na nDeise?: Gaelscoil na nDeise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na nDeise teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na nDeise is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na nDeise a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na nDeise is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na nDeise's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na nDeise's roll number, 20050D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na nDeise?: The closest is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil na nDeise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na nDeiseThis school		225	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.Waterford	400 m	292	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National SchoolWaterford	400 m	234	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolWaterford	1.0 km	446	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Stephens NSWaterford	1.1 km	363	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Mount Sion CBS NSWaterford	1.1 km	360	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Waterford Educate Together NSCarrickphierish Road	1.3 km	386	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Campas Charraig Phiarais
Bóthar Charraig Phiarais
Port Láirge
X91KP2H

Principal: Marc de Grás on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 352 682
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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