C Boys S Primary School
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 380 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 152 girls, 228 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17217T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
CBS Primary School, Wexford is a co‑educational primary institution that serves children from Junior Infants through Sixth Class. It operates within the Edmund Rice School Trust Network, embracing a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of many denominations and cultural backgrounds. The school places a strong emphasis on a caring, supportive environment, prioritising duty of care, safe and secure learning spaces, and the holistic development of each child. High expectations are set for students, with a focus on recognising and nurturing individual strengths and promoting diversity. In addition to the mainstream curriculum, CBS Primary offers specialised provision for pupils with additional needs, including a mainstream Autism Class and an Early Intervention “Little Acorns” class for children aged three to four. With over 300 pupils drawn from the greater urban area of Wexford, the school benefits from a vibrant, multicultural community. Its location in the heart of Wexford town provides easy access to local resources, and the school’s commitment to inclusive education is reflected in its dedicated staff, supportive culture and a range of policies that underpin student wellbeing and academic achievement.
History
Originally established as a boys’ school, CBS Primary School became co‑educational in 2014. The school is part of the Edmund Rice School Trust, honouring the legacy of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762–1844), whose charitable vision for teaching the poor remains central to the school’s ethos.
Applying to C Boys S Primary 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 C Boys S Primary 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 C Boys S Primary School
How many pupils attend C Boys S Primary School?
C Boys S Primary School has 380 pupils enrolled, 152 girls and 228 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is C Boys S Primary School a DEIS school?
No. C Boys S Primary 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 C Boys S Primary School?
C Boys S Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.