Church Hill Mixed National School
Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 192 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 94 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05927L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Church Hill Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny. The school’s ethos centres on providing a happy, safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Learning is viewed as a partnership between pupils, parents, staff and the wider community, fostering collaboration that supports each child’s full potential. A broad curriculum is delivered alongside a strong emphasis on co‑curricular activities, including music, sport, Green Schools initiatives, Active Schools programmes and a student council, all of which enrich the pupil experience and promote holistic development. The school offers a range of resources to support learning, such as a dedicated primary maths curriculum guide for parents, an Accelerated Reader scheme, and well‑equipped classrooms that accommodate the Junior Infants through Sixth Class. Regular events such as themed weeks, special days and community projects reinforce the school’s commitment to active participation and environmental stewardship. A structured calendar of holidays, half‑days and term breaks ensures clear communication with families, while the school’s enrolment process is clearly outlined for prospective parents.
Applying to Church Hill 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Church Hill Mixed National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Church Hill Mixed National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Church Hill Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Church Hill Mixed National School?
Church Hill Mixed National School has 192 pupils enrolled, 94 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Church Hill Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Church Hill 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 Church Hill Mixed National School?
Church Hill Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.