How many pupils go to Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?

Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh has 312 pupils: 173 boys and 139 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?

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

Does Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh a DEIS school?

Yes. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh's roll number, 20481H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?

The closest is St Canice S Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh

New Ross, Co. Wexford

312 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 XT89). Taragh Nolan is the principal of Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 312
Boys and girls: Mixed · 173 boys, 139 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20481H

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 Nic Amhlaidh?: Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 XT89).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?: Taragh Nolan is the principal of Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?: Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh has 312 pupils: 173 boys and 139 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?: Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh a DEIS school?: Yes. Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh's roll number, 20481H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh?: The closest is St Canice S Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil Nic AmhlaidhThis school		312	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Canice S ConventNew Ross	900 m	186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bunscoil RisNew Ross	1.2 km	351	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
New Ross Educate Together National SchoolNew Ross	1.4 km	135	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
SN Shean BhothNew Ross	4.4 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile CuisinFoulksmills	6.1 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rathgarogue NSNew Ross	6.5 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castlemoyle
New Ross
Co. Wexford
Y34XT89

Principal: Taragh Nolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 425 586
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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