How many pupils go to Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?

Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh has 284 pupils: 151 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?

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

Does Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh's roll number, 20076V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?

The closest is SN Lios Mor Mochuda. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh

Lismore, Co. Waterford

284 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh is a primary school in Lismore, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 TW59). Sean Prendergast is the principal of Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 284
Boys and girls: Mixed · 151 boys, 133 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20076V

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 Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?: Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh is a primary school in Lismore, Co. Waterford (Eircode P51 TW59).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?: Sean Prendergast is the principal of Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?: Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh has 284 pupils: 151 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?: Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh's roll number, 20076V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh?: The closest is SN Lios Mor Mochuda. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil Bhothar na NaomhThis school		284	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lios Mor MochudaLismore	300 m	23	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Bunscoil Gleann SidheainCappoquin	6.0 km	189	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTallow	7.5 km	150	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Villierstown NSCappoquin	7.8 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyduff B 2 NSBallyduff	8.6 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Knockanore NSTallow	9.7 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Deerpark Road
Lismore
Co. Waterford
P51TW59

Principal: Sean Prendergast on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 54685
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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