Caim National School
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 88 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11380A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Caim National School is a vibrant primary school situated about six kilometres north of Enniscorthy in the scenic parish of Ballindaggin. The school delivers a child‑centred, activity‑based curriculum that celebrates diversity and recognises each pupil’s strengths. It maintains strong community links and an active Parent Association which supports a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment programmes, including quizzes, competitions, mobile library visits, ESB Science Blast and Junior Achievement projects. The campus has developed considerably since its opening in 1968. Modern facilities include two state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and a glass‑enclosed corridor added in 2008, with a further extension completed in 2017 providing additional mainstream and learning‑support spaces. Outdoor amenities feature a basketball court, two full‑sized pitches and a concrete play area equipped with traditional games. Each classroom is fitted with laptops, interactive whiteboards and iPads, offering a high standard of ICT provision. A robust sporting programme sees pupils participating in the Rackard League, local soccer blitzes and receiving coaching from the GAA, Leinster hockey and Leinster rugby.
History
The original school near the church was built in 1904 and later became the community centre. The current Caim National School opened in 1968. The first extension in 1982 added a mainstream classroom and a hall. A second extension in 2008 introduced two modern classrooms and a connecting glass corridor. Planning for a further extension began in 2013, delivering an additional mainstream classroom and a learning‑support room, with a second support room funded later that year and disabled facilities approved in 2014. In July 2016 the Department funded fire‑safety works, and in May 2017 the school benefitted from the Summer Works Scheme 2016, which replaced the boiler and heating system in the older section. The same year saw interior and exterior repainting, construction of a new play area and relocation of the staff car park, completing the transformation into a modern 21st‑century learning centre.
Applying to Caim 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 Caim 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 Caim National School
How many pupils attend Caim National School?
Caim National School has 88 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Caim National School a DEIS school?
No. Caim 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 Caim National School?
Caim National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.