Ballydrehid National School
Cahir, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 13 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 5 girls, 8 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10533R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballydrehid National School is a mixed primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates a structured daily timetable, with the school day commencing at 08:40 to receive pupils and formal lessons beginning at 08:50. Junior and Senior Infants finish at 13:30, while the older classes conclude at 14:30, providing a balanced schedule that accommodates both younger and older learners. A dedicated special‑education provision is available, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support within an inclusive environment. The school places a strong emphasis on hands‑on, experiential learning, exemplified by recent STEM projects such as the “Ancient STEM” activity where pupils investigated historical cooking methods and conducted investigations into the effect of colour and distance on marshmallow roasting. This approach encourages curiosity, problem‑solving and collaborative inquiry. Regular updates to the school’s gallery and blog reflect a vibrant community life, showcasing student work, events and the school calendar, and keeping families informed of upcoming activities and milestones. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms for each year group, a dedicated space for special‑education teaching, and areas suitable for practical experiments and creative projects. The school’s commitment to a supportive, inclusive and inquiry‑driven learning environment aims to foster both academic progress and personal development for all its pupils.
Applying to Ballydrehid 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballydrehid 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 Ballydrehid National School
How many pupils attend Ballydrehid National School?
Ballydrehid National School has 13 pupils enrolled, 5 girls and 8 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballydrehid National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballydrehid 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 Ballydrehid National School?
Ballydrehid National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.