Kilrane National School
Rosslare Harbour, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 292 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 154 girls, 138 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16605A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilrane National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford, serving a community of roughly 300 pupils. The school provides a balanced curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside personal development, underpinned by a strong ethos of inclusion and belonging. As a recognised School of Sanctuary, it actively cultivates a safe and welcoming environment for all children, including those seeking refuge, and places a high priority on respect, empathy and cultural awareness. The campus comprises fourteen mainstream classrooms and four dedicated rooms for pupils diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, reflecting a commitment to specialised support and differentiated learning. A lively Parents Association and a Special Needs Awareness committee work collaboratively with staff to enhance the educational experience. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular initiatives – from green‑school projects and sports to junior entrepreneurship and music programmes – encouraging pupils to explore interests beyond the classroom and develop a well‑rounded skill set.
History
In 1852 a school in Kilrane was admitted to the state system, originally located where the Kilrane Church car park now stands. On 9 April 1923 a new school opened on the site now occupied by Kick Start pre‑school, built with local stone from St Helens. The present school was constructed in 1980 and has since been expanded through several state‑of‑the‑art extensions to accommodate the whole community.
Applying to Kilrane 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
View Kilrane National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilrane National 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 Kilrane National School
How many pupils attend Kilrane National School?
Kilrane National School has 292 pupils enrolled, 154 girls and 138 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilrane National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Kilrane National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Kilrane National School?
Kilrane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.