Camolin National School
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 36 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15354T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Camolin National School is a co‑educational primary school serving Camolin and the surrounding rural community. The school operates from a purpose‑built facility just outside the village, which it has occupied since 1993. Classrooms are equipped with high‑speed broadband connectivity provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting modern digital learning and enabling access to a wide range of online resources. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, having been awarded six Green Flags for excellence in litter & waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable travel, biodiversity, and global citizenship initiatives. These programmes are integrated into the curriculum, encouraging pupils to develop responsible habits and a sense of community involvement. As a registered charity (RCN 20137946), Camolin National School also benefits from active parental engagement via its Facebook page and a range of extracurricular activities that enrich the educational experience.
History
Camolin National School began teaching the children of Camolin and its environs in 1900. In 1993 the school relocated to a new, purpose‑built facility just outside the village, providing modern premises for its growing pupil body.
Applying to Camolin 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 Camolin 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 Camolin National School
How many pupils attend Camolin National School?
Camolin National School has 75 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 36 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Camolin National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Camolin 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 Camolin National School?
Camolin National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.