How many pupils go to Bunscoil Ris?

Bunscoil Ris has 351 pupils: 193 boys and 158 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil Ris a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil Ris takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil Ris?

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

Does Bunscoil Ris teach through Irish?

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

Is Bunscoil Ris a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Bunscoil Ris's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Ris's roll number, 20482J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Ris?

The closest is New Ross Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil Ris

New Ross, Co. Wexford

351 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Bunscoil Ris is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 XN32). Gerry Moran is the principal of Bunscoil Ris, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 351
Boys and girls: Mixed · 193 boys, 158 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20482J

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 Ris?: Bunscoil Ris is a primary school in New Ross, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y34 XN32).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil Ris?: Gerry Moran is the principal of Bunscoil Ris, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil Ris?: Bunscoil Ris has 351 pupils: 193 boys and 158 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil Ris a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil Ris takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil Ris?: Bunscoil Ris has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil Ris teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil Ris teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil Ris a DEIS school?: Yes. Bunscoil Ris is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Bunscoil Ris's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Ris's roll number, 20482J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Ris?: The closest is New Ross Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil Ris compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil RisThis school		351	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
New Ross Educate Together National SchoolNew Ross	500 m	135	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Bunscoil Nic AmhlaidhNew Ross	1.2 km	312	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Canice S ConventNew Ross	1.5 km	186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rathgarogue NSNew Ross	5.4 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Shean BhothNew Ross	5.4 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile CuisinFoulksmills	5.9 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castlemoyle
New Ross
Y34XN32

Principal: Gerry Moran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 448 378
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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