Asdee National School
Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10501E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Asdee National School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school located on the scenic Shannon Estuary in North Kerry. It serves a close‑knit community of approximately 55 pupils, organised into multi‑class groups that are adjusted each year according to enrolment numbers. The school day begins at 9:50 am, with junior and senior classes finishing at 1:30 pm and all other classes at 2:30 pm, providing a structured routine that supports both academic learning and personal development. The school offers a range of enrichment programmes, including a morning and after‑school club run on the school grounds by an external provider, free provision of all textbooks under the Department of Education scheme, and complimentary hot meals for all children from June 2024. A strong emphasis is placed on language learning, with French taught for two years and a pilot German programme introduced for senior classes in the 2025/2026 academic year. Commitment to holistic education is further demonstrated through participation in Green Schools, Health‑Promoting School, STEM awards, and Active School initiatives, earning multiple flags and plaques for environmental stewardship, scientific engagement and physical education.
Applying to Asdee National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Asdee National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Asdee National School
How many pupils attend Asdee National School?
Asdee National School has 55 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Asdee National School a DEIS school?
No. Asdee National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Asdee National School?
Asdee National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.