Blennerville National School
TRAIGHLI, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 100 girls, 107 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16898S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Blennerville National School is a mixed Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque village of Blennerville on the outskirts of Tralee, Co Kerry. The school serves a vibrant community of close to 200 pupils across seven mainstream classes and provides a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects all religious beliefs while maintaining a strong Catholic ethos. Its educational philosophy centres on a broad, balanced curriculum that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development, encouraging language learning, appreciation of heritage and respect for diversity and the environment. The school operates from a modern two‑storey building opened in January 2016, featuring eight spacious mainstream classrooms, four dedicated resource rooms, a well‑stocked library and a large indoor sports hall. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and a full range of learning resources. Outside, a generous yard includes a basketball court and a safe drop‑off area for arrivals and departures. Strong partnerships with an active Parents’ Association, a dedicated Board of Management and a supportive patron underpin the school’s commitment to high standards of behaviour, work ethic and personal achievement.
History
Blennerville National School has a distinguished history of over eighty years in the field of education. The original school has served the local community for decades, and a new state‑of‑the‑art building was officially opened in January 2016, providing modern facilities for its growing enrolment.
Applying to Blennerville 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 Blennerville 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 Blennerville National School
How many pupils attend Blennerville National School?
Blennerville National School has 207 pupils enrolled, 100 girls and 107 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Blennerville National School a DEIS school?
No. Blennerville 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 Blennerville National School?
Blennerville National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.