Cappawhite National School
Cappawhite, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 126 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 59 girls, 67 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14791N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cappawhite National School is a Catholic‑ethos primary school situated in the village of Cappawhite, County Tipperary. It provides education for both boys and girls from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, operating five mainstream classrooms that cover the full primary curriculum. In addition to the mainstream provision, the school runs two specialised Sonas classes (Sonas 1 and Sonas 2) designed to support pupils on the Autism Spectrum, and it maintains two dedicated special‑education rooms to further enhance inclusive learning. The school is under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly and is managed by a School Board of Management in partnership with parents and the local community. Its educational philosophy centres on the holistic development of each child, nurturing spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual potential. Emphasis is placed on excellence in communication, literacy, numeracy and essential life‑skills, while also fostering a broad awareness of the wider world and a love for the environment. Extra‑curricular initiatives such as Active Schools, Green Schools, Creative Schools, a Buddy Bench, and a vibrant school choir contribute to a well‑rounded experience for pupils.
Applying to Cappawhite 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 Cappawhite 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 Cappawhite National School
How many pupils attend Cappawhite National School?
Cappawhite National School has 126 pupils enrolled, 59 girls and 67 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cappawhite National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Cappawhite 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 Cappawhite National School?
Cappawhite National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.