S.N. Caislean Dochraill
Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford · Y21 N968 · Roll number 17519M
S.N. Caislean Dochraill is one of 3 primary schools in or within 3 km of Bunclody. Every school in and around Bunclody →
What stands out about S.N. Caislean Dochraill
- A small primary school: 37 pupils, against a typical 131.
- Teaches through English, with Irish as a subject.
- Its patron is the Bishop of Ferns; its ethos is Catholic.
- Outside Bunclody’s outline, 6.8 km away; listed with Bunclody, the nearest town in its county.
Pupils over time
2015/16 to 2025/26S.N. Caislean Dochraill had 37 pupils in 2025/26, against 37 in 2015/16 (+0%). Girls are 57% of them. Its roll rose in 6 of the 10 years.
Department of Education enrolments at 30 September each year; girls and boys where the lists give them.
No letter for S.N. Caislean Dochraill
Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing schools by them, so this school has no letter and nothing here ranks it. Its facts are the Department of Education’s; its inspection reports are linked below.
What the Department of Education does publish for S.N. Caislean Dochraill is on this page: its pupils each September since 2015/16, girls and boys, its patron and ethos, whether it teaches through Irish, whether it is in DEIS, and its inspection reports.
Newspapers print lists of how many of a school’s leavers go on to college. Those count destinations, not exam results, and depend on who a school takes in; we don’t use them.
Inspection reports on S.N. Caislean Dochraill
The Department of Education’s Inspectorate visits schools and publishes its reports. The reports describe what inspectors saw; they give no overall grade, and we don’t make one. Reports for this school on gov.ie ↗
Inspectors visit every kind of school. Whole-school evaluations look at teaching and learning, leadership and management; subject inspections look at one subject; follow-through inspections check whether earlier advice was taken. Each report is published on gov.ie with the school’s response.
Getting a place at S.N. Caislean Dochraill
Every school admits under its own published admission policy; no admissions numbers are published.
Families apply to S.N. Caislean Dochraill directly. Children can start once they are four and must be in school by six; the school’s yearly admission notice gives the dates for applying and for its decisions.
A school with more applicants than places admits on the criteria in its admission policy, often brothers and sisters, the area it serves and, for post-primary schools, its feeder primaries. A family refused a place can appeal.
Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; Department of Education enrolments 2019/20 and 2025/26 (preliminary).
Side by side with the nearest primary schools
2025/26The nearest schools of the same kind, as the crow flies: their pupils, ethos and language. No results: none are published.
Each of the 6 nearest primary schools has more pupils than S.N. Caislean Dochraill.
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.N. Caislean Dochraill | 37 | – | Catholic | English | ||
| Marshalstown N.S. | 191 | −3% | Catholic | English | 4 km | |
| Tombrack N.S. | 54 | +8% | Catholic | English | 4.4 km | |
| Ballindaggin N.S. | 117 | −31% | Catholic | English | 4.9 km | |
| Kilmyshall N.S. | 155 | +8% | Catholic | English | 5.7 km | |
| Naomh Maodhog N.S. | 285 | +3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 7.6 km |
| St Edans N.S. | 39 | +22% | Church of Ireland | English | 7.8 km |
The other 94 primary schools in Co. Wexford
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes | 287 | +7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 8 km |
| St Patricks N.S. | 75 | −23% | Catholic | English | 8.4 km | |
| Carrigduff Nat School | 85 | −1% | Church of Ireland | English | 8.9 km | |
| Kiltealy N.S. | 100 | +8% | Catholic | English | 9.2 km | |
| St Aidans Parish School | 869 | +1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.2 km |
| Sacred Heart National School, Caim | 88 | −32% | Catholic | English | 9.3 km | |
| St Senans National Sch | 437 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 9.5 km |
| St Marys N.S. | 84 | +45% | Church of Ireland | English | 9.9 km | |
| Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh | 184 | −2% | Catholic | All in Irish | 10 km | |
| S N Moin na gCaor | 125 | −19% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Ballyduff N.S. | 79 | +5% | Catholic | English | 11 km | |
| Davidstown Primary School | 92 | +59% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| S.N. Pádraig Nfa | 112 | −14% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| Camolin N.S. | 75 | −29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 13 km |
| Boolavogue N.S. | 97 | −21% | Catholic | English | 13 km | |
| S.N. Rath an Iubhair | 187 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 14 km |
| Glanbrian N.S. | 93 | +9% | Catholic | English | 15 km | |
| S.N. Treasa Nfa | 106 | −6% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| S.N. Seosamh Nfa | 227 | +1% | Catholic | English | 17 km | |
| Ballaghkeene N.S. | 150 | +17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| Ballyoughter N.S. | 50 | +16% | Catholic | English | 17 km | |
| Clonroche N.S. | 107 | +14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| Oulart N.S. | 120 | −31% | Catholic | English | 17 km | |
| S.N. Padraig | 152 | +2% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Kilnamanagh Community National School | 32 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 18 km | |
| S.N. Baile Muirne | 114 | −3% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| Court N.S. | 107 | −19% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| S N Bearna na hAille | 133 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 19 km |
| S.N. Mhuire | 19 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 19 km |
| St Joseph's N.S. | 79 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 19 km |
| Monaseed N.S. | 55 | −35% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Ballycanew N.S. | 224 | +6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 21 km |
| Scoil Eoin Baiste | 32 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 21 km |
| Gorey Educate Together NS | 369 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | 22 km | |
| Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog | 152 | −31% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 22 km | |
| S.N. Abbain | 129 | +16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 23 km |
| Scoil Naomh Ioseph | 522 | +4% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| S.N. Phadraig | 199 | +9% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| St Josephs N.S. | 193 | −4% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| Gorey Central School | 237 | +9% | Church of Ireland | English | 23 km | |
| S.N. Nmh Brighde | 218 | +6% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| S N na Scrine | 117 | −10% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| S.N. an Ghleanna | 138 | −32% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| Bunscoil Loreto | 665 | −5% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| Castlebridge N.S. | 223 | −4% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| Rathgarogue N.S. | 159 | −18% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| S.N. Raithin | 154 | +5% | Catholic | English | 25 km | |
| St Marys N.S. | 201 | −5% | Catholic | English | 26 km | |
| Curracloe N.S. | 73 | −22% | Catholic | English | 26 km | |
| Riverchapel N.S. | 304 | −16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 26 km |
| S.N. Baile Thomais | 57 | −29% | Catholic | English | 26 km | |
| St Garvans N.S. | 88 | −19% | Catholic | English | 26 km | |
| S.N. Coill an Iarainn | 218 | +25% | Catholic | English | 27 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 336 | +19% | Catholic | English | 28 km | |
| S.N. Baile Cuisin | 155 | −27% | Catholic | English | 29 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts | 573 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 29 km |
| S.N. Clochar Mhuire | 368 | −5% | Catholic | English | 29 km | |
| S.N. Fionntain | 183 | −1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 29 km |
| St Iberius N.S. | 93 | +11% | Church of Ireland | English | 29 km | |
| CBS Primary Wexford | 380 | +60% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| Wexford Educate Together National School | 191 | +12% | Multi-denominational | English | 30 km | |
| Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh | 312 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 30 km |
| Newbawn N.S. | 176 | +34% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| New Ross Educate Together National School | 135 | +118% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | 30 km |
| Bunscoil Ris | 351 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 30 km |
| Convent of Mercy | 406 | −7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 30 km |
| Gaelscoil Loch Garman | 208 | −11% | Catholic | All in Irish | 30 km | |
| Faythe Convent | 226 | −22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 30 km |
| S.N. Chaomhain Torrchoill | 211 | −3% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| St Canice S Convent | 186 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 31 km |
| S.N. Cul Greine | 115 | +1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 32 km |
| Scoil Ghormáin Naofa | 158 | +25% | Catholic | English | 32 km | |
| S.N. Bhaile Mhuirne | 230 | −3% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| Clongeen Mxd N.S. | 95 | +0% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| S.N. Baile an Phiarsaigh | 238 | +18% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| S.N. Nmh Seosaimh | 137 | −1% | Catholic | English | 35 km | |
| S.N. Shean Bhoth | 34 | +10% | Catholic | English | 35 km | |
| Gusserane N.S. | 75 | −20% | Catholic | English | 35 km | |
| S.N. Clochar Mhuire | 156 | −24% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 37 km |
| S.N. Baile Ui Coileain | 55 | +0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 37 km |
| Fionntain Nfa N.S. | 114 | −2% | Catholic | English | 38 km | |
| St Leonards N.S. | 112 | −7% | Catholic | English | 38 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 238 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 38 km |
| Rathangan N.S. | 235 | −9% | Catholic | English | 39 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 144 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 39 km |
| S.N. Mhuire | 64 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 40 km |
| Shielbeggan Convent | 30 | −29% | Catholic | English | 40 km | |
| Kilrane N.S. | 292 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 42 km |
| Scoil Nais Realta na Mara | 304 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 42 km |
| Ramsgrange Central N.S. | 30 | −52% | Catholic | English | 43 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 112 | −12% | Catholic | English | 43 km | |
| S.N. Catriona Nfa | 61 | +7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 44 km |
| S.N. Olibheir Beannuithe | 74 | +6% | Catholic | English | 46 km | |
| S.N. Mhaodhoig | 237 | +34% | Catholic | English | 46 km |
Living in Bunclody
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Homes in the Y21 Eircode area
Housing in Bunclody →The median sale price rose from €239,000 in 2023 to €290,000 in 2025 (+21%).
New against second-hand, 2023 to 2025
Property Price Register sales in the Y21 Eircode routing area, 2023 to 2025.
Renting in Bunclody
Cost of living in Bunclody →New tenancies in Bunclody averaged €1,005 a month in 2025, against €907 in 2024 (+11%).
Residential Tenancies Board rent index, new tenancies, 2024 and 2025.
Location
Directions ↗near Bunclody, Y21 N968
Primary schools near S.N. Caislean Dochraill
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about S.N. Caislean Dochraill
Is S.N. Caislean Dochraill a good school?
We don’t grade it: Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing them. Its inspection reports on gov.ie, a visit and a talk with the principal will tell you more than any table could.
How many pupils does S.N. Caislean Dochraill have?
37 pupils in 2025/26.
Does S.N. Caislean Dochraill teach through Irish?
No: S.N. Caislean Dochraill teaches in English, with Irish as a subject.
Who runs S.N. Caislean Dochraill?
S.N. Caislean Dochraill has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Ferns.
How do pupils get a place at S.N. Caislean Dochraill?
Apply to the school directly. It publishes an admission policy and a yearly admission notice with its dates; if more children apply than it has places, it admits on the criteria in its policy.
Which schools of the same kind are near S.N. Caislean Dochraill?
The nearest are Marshalstown N.S. (4 km), Tombrack N.S. (4.4 km) and Ballindaggin N.S. (4.9 km).
Sources: Department of Education, school lists 2025/26 (preliminary) and enrolments since 2015/16, CC BY 4.0 · inspection reports on gov.ie, linked by roll number. Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Facts from the Department of Education’s school lists. Listed with Bunclody; nothing here rates the school.
Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).