Hewetsons National School
Clane, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13902O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Hewetson National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on a three‑acre campus approximately one kilometre from Clane, County Kildare. Managed under the Church of Ireland ethos, the school welcomes families of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community where every child is valued. The curriculum serves pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, aged four to thirteen, and is delivered by a team of classroom teachers together with a dedicated special‑education teacher, ensuring support for a range of learning needs. The school’s facilities have been remodelled to meet contemporary educational requirements, providing spacious classrooms, well‑maintained outdoor play areas and resources that encourage both academic and creative pursuits. Emphasising holistic development, Hewetson National School promotes not only literacy and numeracy but also creativity, confidence, kindness and a strong sense of belonging. The learning environment is designed to inspire curiosity and encourage children to reach their full potential within a caring and vibrant community.
History
The school was established on its present site in 1805 following the closure of Betaghstown School and its amalgamation with the Church of Ireland School in Clane. Since then it has evolved, undergoing modern remodelling to accommodate current educational needs while retaining its historic roots.
Applying to Hewetsons 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 Hewetsons 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 Hewetsons National School
How many pupils attend Hewetsons National School?
Hewetsons National School has 89 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Hewetsons National School a DEIS school?
No. Hewetsons 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 Hewetsons National School?
Hewetsons National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.