Delgany National School
Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 209 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 105 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13679O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Delgany National School is an inclusive, Church of Ireland‑managed primary school that aims to nurture each child’s academic, social, physical and spiritual development. The school’s ethos promotes honesty, charity, kindness, patience and personal responsibility, while respecting the traditions of other faiths and encouraging a tolerant, respectful community. Learning takes place in a supportive environment where pupils are valued irrespective of gender, ethnicity, family circumstances or ability, and where the curriculum is delivered with an emphasis on responsibility to self, friends and the wider world. The school offers a broad range of opportunities, from core classroom teaching to extracurricular activities such as sponsored walks and community clean‑up projects, fostering both personal growth and community spirit. Religious Education follows the Department of Education guidelines and incorporates the ‘Follow Me’ programme, with provision for parents to withdraw their child if desired. Strong links with the local parish mean pupils regularly participate in church services and special religious celebrations, reinforcing the school’s spiritual dimension.
Applying to Delgany 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 Delgany 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 Delgany National School
How many pupils attend Delgany National School?
Delgany National School has 209 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 105 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Delgany National School a DEIS school?
No. Delgany 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 Delgany National School?
Delgany National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.