Moneystown National School
Roundwood Bray, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13246G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moneystown National School is a small rural primary school situated in the heart of the village of Moneystown, County Wicklow. It provides a nurturing, inclusive environment for approximately 115 pupils, offering five mainstream classrooms together with a dedicated special class for children with autism. The school’s ethos centres on the motto *Festina Lente* – “hasten slowly” – encouraging children to learn at their own pace in a calm, supportive setting. Core values such as Kind Hands, Kind Words and Kind Feet underpin daily activities, promoting kindness, respect and community spirit among pupils. The curriculum balances academic rigour with the development of young citizens, fostering both intellectual growth and a sense of belonging to the local, national and global community. Strong partnership with parents and guardians is a cornerstone of the school’s approach, ensuring a collaborative and safe learning atmosphere. Facilities are designed to accommodate diverse learning needs, with specialised resources for the autism class and ample space for whole‑school activities that reinforce the school’s inclusive and caring philosophy.
History
Moneystown National School has a long‑standing place in the village, having faced several threats of closure over the years. Each time, the local community rallied to keep the school open, demonstrating a deep commitment to its continued operation. This resilient community support has allowed the school to evolve into the vibrant, inclusive institution it is today, serving both mainstream and special educational needs pupils.
Applying to Moneystown 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 Moneystown 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 Moneystown National School
How many pupils attend Moneystown National School?
Moneystown National School has 108 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moneystown National School a DEIS school?
No. Moneystown 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 Moneystown National School?
Moneystown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.