C.B.S Primary Nenagh
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 248 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 197 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16727O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
C.B.S. Primary School in Nenagh is a co‑educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Killaloe and the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. It welcomes boys and girls from Junior Infants to 6th class, with over 250 pupils representing around 20 nationalities and more than ten different religions, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusivity and multiculturalism. The school operates twelve classes – ten mainstream and two dedicated autism classes – supported by seven special‑education teachers and nine special‑needs assistants, providing a well‑resourced learning environment. The educational approach follows the Edmund Rice charter, prioritising the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each pupil. A broad curriculum is complemented by extensive extra‑curricular provision, including Cumann na mBunscol hurling and Gaelic football, Active School programmes, STEM activities, and a Green School initiative that has earned flags for litter & waste, energy, water, travel and biodiversity. Facilities include dedicated sports areas, science and maths resources, and a safe, car‑free campus where pupils arrive on foot, reinforcing the school’s focus on health, wellbeing and community spirit.
Applying to C.B.S Primary Nenagh
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 C.B.S Primary Nenagh. 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 C.B.S Primary Nenagh
How many pupils attend C.B.S Primary Nenagh?
C.B.S Primary Nenagh has 248 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 197 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is C.B.S Primary Nenagh a DEIS school?
No. C.B.S Primary Nenagh 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 C.B.S Primary Nenagh?
C.B.S Primary Nenagh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.