Holy Cross School
Tramore, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 567 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 270 girls, 297 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19629G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Cross National School is a mixed Catholic primary school situated in Tramore, Co. Waterford, catering for approximately 600 pupils across 25 mainstream classes. The school’s ethos centres on a caring, inclusive and welcoming environment where respect, Christian values and the individual needs of each child are paramount. A dedicated team of over 40 staff members provides a broad range of learning experiences, supporting both pupils with specific learning difficulties and high‑achieving students to reach their full potential. The campus combines modern facilities with ample outdoor space. The building, opened in 2011, is fully wheelchair‑accessible and features a lift to the first floor, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, and a suite of digital resources including laptops, iPads and desktop computers. Six resource rooms, a sensory room, a large school hall and specialised sports equipment rooms support a varied curriculum. Outside, two large yards offer an astroturf/all‑weather surface, basketball and tennis courts, a sizeable front field, and access to the local Tramore GAA club. Additional amenities include a vegetable garden, raised beds, and a secure bicycle and scooter parking area.
History
Holy Cross National School was founded in 1982. The current purpose‑built premises were opened in September 2011, providing modern classrooms, resource rooms and extensive sporting and outdoor facilities.
Applying to Holy Cross 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
View Holy Cross School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Holy Cross School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Holy Cross School
How many pupils attend Holy Cross School?
Holy Cross School has 567 pupils enrolled, 270 girls and 297 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Cross School a DEIS school?
No. Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross School?
Holy Cross School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.