Carnew N S
Carnew N S is a primary school in Wicklow. 185 pupils, Catholic ethos, 1 special class, DEIS.
The facts
| Type | Primary school |
|---|---|
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ethos | Catholic |
| Patron | Bishop of Ferns |
| Fees | Free |
| Enrolment | 185 (107 boys, 78 girls) 2025/26 |
| Language of instruction | English Medium School |
| DEIS | Yes — this school is in the DEIS programme |
| Roll number | 18242A |
| Eircode | Y14XR62 |
| Address | Carnew, Arklow, Co. Wicklow |
Special classes
1 special class sanctioned for 26/27:
- 1 × Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Source: National Council for Special Education. Children in a special class travel under a separate transport scheme with its own rules.
The area around this school
School planning area: Carnew. This is how the Department plans where to build capacity. It is not a catchment.
Local house prices: the median residential sale price in Eircode district Y14 (Arklow) was €300,000 in 2025. That is up 43.2% since 2020. CSO figures for the whole district, not the streets beside the school.
Area profile: the Pobal HP Deprivation Index rates Carnew at -11.46 (Disadvantaged), where 0 is the national average. 23% of adults there hold a third-level qualification.
Contact
| Principal | Kevin O'Donnell |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0539426315 |
| carnewns@gmail.com | |
| Local authority | Wicklow County Council |
Other schools in Carnew
- All Saints National School Primary school, Wicklow
- Coláiste Bhríde Carnew Secondary school, Wicklow
- Coolfancy N S Primary school, Wicklow
- Kilcommon N S Primary school, Wicklow
- Monaseed N S Primary school, Wexford
- S N Treasa Nfa Primary school, Wexford
- Scoil Mhuire Na Naird Primary school, Wicklow
- Shillelagh No 1 N S Primary school, Wicklow
- Tinahely N S Primary school, Wicklow
How we know
DoE Schools GIS 2026 (CC BY 4.0) — checked 2026-08-27.