Carysfort Mixed National School
Arklow, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 197 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 102 girls, 95 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14045B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carysfort Mixed National School is a Church of Ireland‑affiliated primary school serving the Ardclough community. The school operates with an Administrative Principal, eight mainstream class teachers, a team of Special Educational Needs teachers and assistants, as well as support staff, providing a well‑resourced learning environment for children from Junior Infants to 6th Class. The curriculum is delivered within a framework that values fairness, tolerance and respect, aiming to nurture each child’s self‑esteem, confidence and curiosity. Emphasis is placed on a balanced development of intellectual, creative and artistic abilities, alongside a strong moral and spiritual foundation rooted in the school’s Christian ethos. The school boasts a range of contemporary facilities, including high‑speed broadband supplied through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and a grant‑funded collection of iPads available for loan during extended closures. It is an active school, having earned its second Active School Flag in 2024, and a Green School, celebrating its 11th Green Flag in 2023, reflecting a commitment to health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Structured timetables, supervised lunch periods and a focus on punctuality and attendance underpin a safe, caring and disciplined atmosphere where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
Applying to Carysfort Mixed 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 Carysfort Mixed 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 Carysfort Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Carysfort Mixed National School?
Carysfort Mixed National School has 197 pupils enrolled, 102 girls and 95 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carysfort Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Carysfort Mixed 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 Carysfort Mixed National School?
Carysfort Mixed National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.