Clonroche National School
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 107 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 59 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06959G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonroche National School is a co‑educational, four‑classroom primary school situated on the main Enniscorthy‑to‑New Ross road (N30) a short distance from Clonroche village. Set against a striking view of the Blackstairs Mountains, the bright, spacious and airy building houses a general‑purpose (G.P.) room and dedicated resource rooms, providing a supportive environment for a range of learning activities. The extensive grounds include a walking track, a sports pitch and several tarmac areas, allowing pupils to engage in outdoor play and physical education in a safe, well‑maintained setting. The school’s educational philosophy centres on fostering self‑esteem, respect for individuality and holistic development. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns, the curriculum is broad and varied, encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. A warm, secure atmosphere is prioritised, with particular attention to the wellbeing of both pupils and staff, and the on‑site Clonroche Community pre‑school facilitates a smooth transition for younger children entering junior infants.
History
The first national school in the Clonroche district opened in 1816 in Chapel Lane, a two‑room building run by Hugh O’Neill and his wife Mary Ann. A new school was established on 7 January 1856 on the site of the current front yard, funded by the Commissioners of National Education and a local subscription from Lord Carew. The school became co‑educational on 1 April 1929, and an extra classroom was added by early 1932. The present school was constructed in 1968‑69, officially opened on 18 February 1969, and originally featured four centrally heated classrooms for up to 40 pupils each. A fifth classroom and purpose room were added in 1979/80, and a further extension in 2008/09 introduced an additional classroom, three resource rooms and a staffroom.
Applying to Clonroche 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 Clonroche 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 Clonroche National School
How many pupils attend Clonroche National School?
Clonroche National School has 107 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 59 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonroche National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Clonroche 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 Clonroche National School?
Clonroche National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.