Ballyroe Central National School
Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 18 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 8 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19425N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Treasa is a Catholic co‑educational national school situated in Ballyroe, Athy, County Kildare. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian teaching and values, fostering an atmosphere of tolerance, respect for differing beliefs and a strong sense of community. Pupils are encouraged to develop spiritually, morally, cognitively, emotionally, imaginatively, aesthetically, socially and physically, with a particular emphasis on nurturing a love of learning that endures throughout life. The school provides a broad, balanced curriculum complemented by a range of extra‑curricular programmes. Recent initiatives include the Amber Flag scheme promoting positive mental health, a Coding School Gold Award from Coding Ireland, and an active school programme that encourages physical activity and wellbeing. As a Green School, Scoil Naomh Treasa instils personal responsibility for the environment, tackling litter and waste on the grounds and within the local community. Robust child‑protection policies are in place in line with the Children’s Act 2015 and the Revised National Guidelines 2017, working closely with Tusla and the Gardai to safeguard pupils.
Applying to Ballyroe Central 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 Ballyroe Central 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 Ballyroe Central National School
How many pupils attend Ballyroe Central National School?
Ballyroe Central National School has 18 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 8 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyroe Central National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballyroe Central National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballyroe Central National School?
Ballyroe Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.