How many pupils go to Bunscoil McAuley Rice?

Bunscoil McAuley Rice has 406 pupils: 200 boys and 206 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil McAuley Rice a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil McAuley Rice takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil McAuley Rice?

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

Does Bunscoil McAuley Rice teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil McAuley Rice teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil McAuley Rice a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil McAuley Rice is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil McAuley Rice's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil McAuley Rice's roll number, 20255V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil McAuley Rice?

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

Bunscoil McAuley Rice

Callan, Co. Kilkenny

406 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil McAuley Rice is a primary school in Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E840). John Moloney is the principal of Bunscoil McAuley Rice, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 406
Boys and girls: Mixed · 200 boys, 206 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20255V

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 McAuley Rice?: Bunscoil McAuley Rice is a primary school in Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E840).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil McAuley Rice?: John Moloney is the principal of Bunscoil McAuley Rice, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil McAuley Rice?: Bunscoil McAuley Rice has 406 pupils: 200 boys and 206 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil McAuley Rice a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil McAuley Rice takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil McAuley Rice?: Bunscoil McAuley Rice has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil McAuley Rice teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil McAuley Rice teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil McAuley Rice a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil McAuley Rice is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil McAuley Rice's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil McAuley Rice's roll number, 20255V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil McAuley Rice?: The closest is Poulacapple NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil McAuley Rice compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil McAuley RiceThis school		406	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Poulacapple NSMullinahone	6.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burnchurch National SchoolCuffesgrange Kilkenny	6.8 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil San LionardDunnamaggin	7.7 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Church Hill Mixed NSCuffesgrange	7.8 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhridheKells	7.9 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Aidans NSKilmanagh	8.3 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilkenny Road
Callan
Co. Kilkenny
R95E840

Principal: John Moloney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 772 5674
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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