Donaghmore National School
Donard, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 25 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12413R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Donoughmore National School is a small, rural Church of Ireland primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and none. Set in the scenic Glen of Imaal, the school provides a caring, family‑like atmosphere where pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class learn together in two well‑equipped classrooms. The multi‑age setting encourages peer learning and fosters strong relationships across year groups, supporting the school’s ethos of equality, respect and holistic development. The campus boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including a basketball court, a playground with swings, slides and tunnels, and open fields for safe play. Two large parish halls are available for activities that require extra space, such as hip‑hop, gymnastics, GAA, and physical education, especially on rainy days. A varied programme of extra‑curricular events – from Halloween “Spooky Walks” and traditional Christmas parties to science and maths weeks, local heritage walks and an annual sports day shared with neighbouring schools – enriches the children’s experience and reinforces the school’s commitment to academic, physical, cultural, spiritual and social growth.
Applying to Donaghmore 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 Donaghmore 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 Donaghmore National School
How many pupils attend Donaghmore National School?
Donaghmore National School has 25 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Donaghmore National School a DEIS school?
No. Donaghmore 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 Donaghmore National School?
Donaghmore National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.