How many pupils go to Our Lady's National School?

Our Lady's National School has 71 pupils: 36 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady's National School a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady's National School?

Our Lady's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady's National School teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady's National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Our Lady's National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Our Lady's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady's National School's roll number, 20475M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady's National School?

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

Our Lady's National School

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

71 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Our Lady's National School is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W352). Deirdre Egan is the principal of Our Lady's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 71
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20475M

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 Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady's National School is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W352).
Who is the principal of Our Lady's National School?: Deirdre Egan is the principal of Our Lady's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady's National School has 71 pupils: 36 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady's National School a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady's National School teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady's National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Our Lady's National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Our Lady's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady's National School's roll number, 20475M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady's National School?: The closest is Lisnamrock NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady's National SchoolThis school		71	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lisnamrock NSThurles	3.9 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Slieveardagh NSThurles	4.0 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile SluaghThurles	7.0 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gleann GuailThurles	7.3 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig JuniorThurles	8.6 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig SeniorDrangan	8.6 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41W352

Principal: Deirdre Egan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 915 4533
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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