New Ross Educate Together National School
Barrett's Park, New Ross, Co. Wexford · Y34 AY71 · Roll number 20458M
New Ross Educate Together National School is one of 5 primary schools in or within 3 km of New Ross. Every school in and around New Ross →
What stands out about New Ross Educate Together National School
- 135 pupils, near the middle for primary schools in Ireland (the median is 131).
- Teaches through English, with Irish as a subject.
- Growing: 135 pupils, 118% more than the 62 of 2019/20.
- In DEIS. DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) gives schools serving disadvantaged areas more teachers, money and support; the Department decides which schools are in it.
- Its patron is Educate Together; its ethos is multi-denominational.
Pupils over time
2015/16 to 2025/26New Ross Educate Together National School had 135 pupils in 2025/26, against 15 in 2015/16 (+800%). Girls are 51% of them. Its roll rose in 10 of the 10 years.
Department of Education enrolments at 30 September each year; girls and boys where the lists give them.
No letter for New Ross Educate Together National School
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 New Ross Educate Together National School 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 New Ross Educate Together National School
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 New Ross Educate Together National School
Every school admits under its own published admission policy; no admissions numbers are published.
Families apply to New Ross Educate Together National School 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.
It is in DEIS, so it has extra support for pupils from disadvantaged areas.
No figures on applications are published, but the roll shows demand: New Ross Educate Together National School has grown by 118% since 2019/20. All the schools around New Ross together changed by −2%.
Pupils since 2019/20
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.
Of the 6 nearest primary schools, 4 have more pupils than New Ross Educate Together National School. Since 2019/20 its roll has changed by +118%; 0 of the 6 grew faster.
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ross Educate Together National School | 135 | +118% | Multi-denominational | English | ✓ | |
| Bunscoil Ris | 351 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 0.5 km |
| Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh | 312 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 0.5 km |
| St Canice S Convent | 186 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 1.4 km |
| S.N. Shean Bhoth | 34 | +10% | Catholic | English | 5.3 km | |
| Rathgarogue N.S. | 159 | −18% | Catholic | English | 5.4 km | |
| The Rower Mixed N.S. | 115 | −33% | Catholic | English | 5.6 km |
The other 95 primary schools in Co. Wexford
| School | Pupils | Since 2019/20 | Ethos | Language | DEIS | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.N. Baile Cuisin | 155 | −27% | Catholic | English | 6.3 km | |
| S.N. Raithin | 154 | +5% | Catholic | English | 9.6 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire | 238 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| St Joseph's N.S. | 79 | −2% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 11 km |
| Newbawn N.S. | 176 | +34% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| Gusserane N.S. | 75 | −20% | Catholic | English | 12 km | |
| S.N. Abbain | 129 | +16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Clonroche N.S. | 107 | +14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| S.N. Baile Ui Coileain | 55 | +0% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| S.N. Rath an Iubhair | 187 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 15 km |
| Clongeen Mxd N.S. | 95 | +0% | Catholic | English | 16 km | |
| Shielbeggan Convent | 30 | −29% | Catholic | English | 17 km | |
| S.N. Catriona Nfa | 61 | +7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 17 km |
| Ramsgrange Central N.S. | 30 | −52% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| St Garvans N.S. | 88 | −19% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| St Leonards N.S. | 112 | −7% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| S.N. Pádraig Nfa | 112 | −14% | Catholic | English | 18 km | |
| S.N. Olibheir Beannuithe | 74 | +6% | Catholic | English | 20 km | |
| Scoil Eoin Baiste | 32 | −18% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 20 km |
| S.N. Nmh Seosaimh | 137 | −1% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| Sacred Heart National School, Caim | 88 | −32% | Catholic | English | 21 km | |
| S.N. Fionntain | 183 | −1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 21 km |
| Davidstown Primary School | 92 | +59% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| Kiltealy N.S. | 100 | +8% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| S.N. Seosamh Nfa | 227 | +1% | Catholic | English | 22 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 144 | −14% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 23 km |
| S.N. Mhaodhoig | 237 | +34% | Catholic | English | 23 km | |
| S.N. an Ghleanna | 138 | −32% | Catholic | English | 24 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 19 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 24 km |
| Ballindaggin N.S. | 117 | −31% | Catholic | English | 25 km | |
| St Marys N.S. | 84 | +45% | Church of Ireland | English | 27 km | |
| St Aidans Parish School | 869 | +1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 27 km |
| Marshalstown N.S. | 191 | −3% | Catholic | English | 28 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 336 | +19% | Catholic | English | 28 km | |
| S N Bearna na hAille | 133 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 28 km |
| St Senans National Sch | 437 | −5% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 28 km |
| Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh | 184 | −2% | Catholic | All in Irish | 28 km | |
| Rathangan N.S. | 235 | −9% | Catholic | English | 29 km | |
| S.N. Phadraig | 199 | +9% | Catholic | English | 29 km | |
| S.N. Caislean Dochraill | 37 | – | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| Glanbrian N.S. | 93 | +9% | Catholic | English | 30 km | |
| S.N. Bhaile Mhuirne | 230 | −3% | Catholic | English | 31 km | |
| Kilmyshall N.S. | 155 | +8% | Catholic | English | 31 km | |
| S.N. Baile Muirne | 114 | −3% | Catholic | English | 32 km | |
| Wexford Educate Together National School | 191 | +12% | Multi-denominational | English | 32 km | |
| Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts | 573 | −4% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 32 km |
| Convent of Mercy | 406 | −7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 32 km |
| S.N. Clochar Mhuire | 368 | −5% | Catholic | English | 32 km | |
| Gaelscoil Loch Garman | 208 | −11% | Catholic | All in Irish | 33 km | |
| St Iberius N.S. | 93 | +11% | Church of Ireland | English | 33 km | |
| CBS Primary Wexford | 380 | +60% | Catholic | English | 33 km | |
| Castlebridge N.S. | 223 | −4% | Catholic | English | 33 km | |
| S.N. Baile an Phiarsaigh | 238 | +18% | Catholic | English | 33 km | |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes | 287 | +7% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 33 km |
| Carrigduff Nat School | 85 | −1% | Church of Ireland | English | 33 km | |
| Fionntain Nfa N.S. | 114 | −2% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| S N Moin na gCaor | 125 | −19% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| Faythe Convent | 226 | −22% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 34 km |
| Tombrack N.S. | 54 | +8% | Catholic | English | 34 km | |
| Scoil Nais Realta na Mara | 304 | −17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 34 km |
| Ballaghkeene N.S. | 150 | +17% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 35 km |
| S N na Scrine | 117 | −10% | Catholic | English | 36 km | |
| St Edans N.S. | 39 | +22% | Church of Ireland | English | 36 km | |
| Naomh Maodhog N.S. | 285 | +3% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 36 km |
| Curracloe N.S. | 73 | −22% | Catholic | English | 37 km | |
| St Patricks N.S. | 75 | −23% | Catholic | English | 38 km | |
| Oulart N.S. | 120 | −31% | Catholic | English | 39 km | |
| Boolavogue N.S. | 97 | −21% | Catholic | English | 39 km | |
| S.N. Clochar Mhuire | 156 | −24% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 39 km |
| S.N. Nmh Brighde | 218 | +6% | Catholic | English | 40 km | |
| Kilnamanagh Community National School | 32 | – | Multi-denominational | English | 41 km | |
| Ballyduff N.S. | 79 | +5% | Catholic | English | 41 km | |
| S.N. Mhuire | 64 | −21% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 41 km |
| Camolin N.S. | 75 | −29% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 42 km |
| Scoil Mhuire | 112 | −12% | Catholic | English | 43 km | |
| Court N.S. | 107 | −19% | Catholic | English | 43 km | |
| Kilrane N.S. | 292 | −11% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 44 km |
| Ballyoughter N.S. | 50 | +16% | Catholic | English | 45 km | |
| St Josephs N.S. | 193 | −4% | Catholic | English | 45 km | |
| S.N. Treasa Nfa | 106 | −6% | Catholic | English | 46 km | |
| S.N. Padraig | 152 | +2% | Catholic | English | 48 km | |
| Ballycanew N.S. | 224 | +6% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 48 km |
| Monaseed N.S. | 55 | −35% | Catholic | English | 50 km | |
| St Marys N.S. | 201 | −5% | Catholic | English | 51 km | |
| Gorey Educate Together NS | 369 | −11% | Multi-denominational | English | 52 km | |
| Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog | 152 | −31% | Multi-denominational | All in Irish | 52 km | |
| Scoil Naomh Ioseph | 522 | +4% | Catholic | English | 52 km | |
| Gorey Central School | 237 | +9% | Church of Ireland | English | 52 km | |
| Bunscoil Loreto | 665 | −5% | Catholic | English | 53 km | |
| Riverchapel N.S. | 304 | −16% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 54 km |
| S.N. Baile Thomais | 57 | −29% | Catholic | English | 56 km | |
| S.N. Coill an Iarainn | 218 | +25% | Catholic | English | 57 km | |
| S.N. Chaomhain Torrchoill | 211 | −3% | Catholic | English | 59 km | |
| Scoil Ghormáin Naofa | 158 | +25% | Catholic | English | 62 km | |
| S.N. Cul Greine | 115 | +1% | Catholic | English | ✓ | 62 km |
Living in New Ross
The town’s figures, not this street’s.
Homes in the Y34 Eircode area
Housing in New Ross →The median sale price rose from €182,900 in 2023 to €225,000 in 2025 (+23%).
New against second-hand, 2023 to 2025
Property Price Register sales in the Y34 Eircode routing area, 2023 to 2025.
Renting in New Ross
Cost of living in New Ross →New tenancies in New Ross averaged €1,111 a month in 2025, against €1,038 in 2024 (+7%).
Residential Tenancies Board rent index, new tenancies, 2024 and 2025.
Location
Directions ↗New Ross, Y34 AY71
Primary schools near New Ross Educate Together National School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about New Ross Educate Together National School
Is New Ross Educate Together National School 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 New Ross Educate Together National School have?
135 pupils in 2025/26. That is +118% since 2019/20.
Does New Ross Educate Together National School teach through Irish?
No: New Ross Educate Together National School teaches in English, with Irish as a subject.
Who runs New Ross Educate Together National School?
New Ross Educate Together National School has a multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
How do pupils get a place at New Ross Educate Together National School?
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 New Ross Educate Together National School?
The nearest are Bunscoil Ris (0.5 km), Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh (0.5 km) and St Canice S Convent (1.4 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 New Ross; 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).