Gusserane National School
New Ross, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 42 girls, 33 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14900P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gusserane National School is a rural mixed primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns, catering for approximately 75 boys and girls from Junior Infants to 6th class. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a safe, inclusive and supportive environment that nurtures physical, academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth. A low pupil‑teacher ratio and dedicated learning support staff enable personalised attention, while programmes in mindfulness, wellbeing and a vibrant Parents’ Association further reinforce a caring community ethos. The campus comprises four modern classrooms, a dedicated learning support/resource room and a well‑equipped office. Outdoor facilities include a large colourful playground with an enclosed basketball court, a school garden with a polytunnel, a playing pitch, and access to a handball alley, a local GAA pitch and a community hall. Each classroom is fitted with interactive whiteboards and Android tablets, and a 2021 grant has expanded ICT resources with additional tablets, LEGO kits and other STEM materials. The school also runs a breakfast club, an infant club and an after‑school club, and makes regular use of nearby cultural and natural attractions such as Tintern Abbey and the John F. Kennedy Arboretum.
History
The present school building was erected in 1968, replacing an earlier school constructed in 1898 that now serves as a community hall. Over the decades Gusserane National School has played a central role in the social, sporting and religious life of the area. A new classroom was officially opened in 2018, further enhancing the school’s capacity and facilities.
Applying to Gusserane 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 Gusserane 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 Gusserane National School
How many pupils attend Gusserane National School?
Gusserane National School has 75 pupils enrolled, 42 girls and 33 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gusserane National School a DEIS school?
No. Gusserane 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 Gusserane National School?
Gusserane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.