Church Street National School
Rathkeale, Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 14 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 5 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10929T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Church Street National School is a co‑educational primary school under the management of the Church of Ireland. It provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment that seeks to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of its pupils. While the school embraces a Church of Ireland ethos, it recognises and respects pupils of all other religious denominations. The ethos promotes gender equity, encourages parental involvement through regular home‑school contact, and supports the professional and personal development of staff via ongoing development programmes. The school motto, “You too can make a difference”, reflects its commitment to fostering self‑esteem, responsibility and respect for people and property, with a modest effort to incorporate the Irish language into daily life. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and environmental stewardship. Recent initiatives include achieving a seventh Green Flag for Global Citizenship and Energy, maintaining an outdoor classroom and vegetable garden, and organising field trips such as a visit to the Grouslodge Windfarm. A vibrant programme of arts, crafts, science investigations and sports activities, ranging from Christmas craft days to GAA coaching workshops, enhances the curriculum and encourages pupils to engage with their community and the natural world.
History
The school recently adopted the name Church Street National School following a community discussion and vote. Over recent months the school has embarked on a phased building transformation, with the first painting phase nearing completion and plans for further work pending suitable weather.
Applying to Church Street 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 Church Street 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 Church Street National School
How many pupils attend Church Street National School?
Church Street National School has 14 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 5 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Church Street National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Church Street 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 Church Street National School?
Church Street National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.