Monaseed National School
Gorey, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15937U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Monaseed National School is a co‑educational, all‑inclusive Catholic primary school set in the rural townland of Monaseed, just ten minutes from both Gorey and Carnew. The school adopts a child‑centred, interactive approach that values each pupil’s individuality, catering for a wide range of strengths, interests and learning styles. Small class sizes and the provision of a tablet for every child from second class support personalised learning, while free hot meals and a strong emphasis on outdoor play create a nurturing and healthy environment. The school benefits from extensive outdoor facilities, including two football pitches, a hurling wall, a basketball court, and dedicated outdoor learning areas that link directly to the surrounding wooded spaces and nearby rivers. Supervised outdoor play each morning, a morning club from 8:00 am and an after‑school club until 5:40 pm further enhance the holistic development of pupils. On‑site resources comprise four classrooms, a computer room/library, a Special Educational Needs (SET) room, a purpose‑built classroom, and access to both the school and mobile libraries, supporting a vibrant curriculum that blends academic learning with sport and nature‑based experiences.
History
The educational tradition in Monaseed dates back to 1826‑27 with pay and hedge schools, followed by a one‑room school in 1865. The current site was built in 1913 and opened on 14 September 1914, initially employing two teachers for 25 boys and 52 girls. Renovations in the 1950s refreshed the building, and in 1957 it expanded to a three‑teacher school. The 1960s saw the addition of toilets, a cloakroom and a teachers’ office. A prefabricated classroom was added in 1985, later replaced by a new infant room and a full renovation completed in 1992, which also introduced a new basketball court. Further growth occurred in 2002 (four‑teacher school and another prefab), 2003‑04 (two new classrooms), and 2011 (an additional classroom). Recent developments in 2022 introduced an on‑site after‑school programme and a morning club, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to community needs.
Applying to Monaseed 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 Monaseed 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 Monaseed National School
How many pupils attend Monaseed National School?
Monaseed National School has 55 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Monaseed National School a DEIS school?
No. Monaseed 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 Monaseed National School?
Monaseed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.