Christ Church National School
Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 114 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18681D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Christ Church National School is a co‑educational primary school in Waterford operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory. As a Church of Ireland institution, the school’s ethos is rooted in the Anglican tradition, seeking to nurture the mind, body and spirit of each pupil within a Christian framework. The curriculum is delivered to the highest standards while fostering creativity, confidence and inclusivity, encouraging learners to become competent and self‑assured individuals. A strong emphasis is placed on mutual tolerance, respect for the environment and the development of a sense of friendship with God, with regular participation in parish life and community events. The school promotes a holistic educational experience that balances academic learning with a wide range of extracurricular activities. Recent initiatives include art projects such as Venetian‑style mask making, talent shows, sports‑for‑all days, and participation in national events like Cruinniú na Óg. A 2021 NextGenerationEU grant supports digital inclusion programmes aimed at reducing the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. Partnerships with the Department of Education and Skills, the Board of Management, parents and the wider parish community underpin a collaborative approach to pupil welfare, safety and overall development.
Applying to Christ Church 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 Christ Church 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 Christ Church National School
How many pupils attend Christ Church National School?
Christ Church National School has 114 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 50 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Christ Church National School a DEIS school?
No. Christ Church 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 Christ Church National School?
Christ Church National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.