Naas Community National School
Naas, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 364 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 176 girls, 188 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20351R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Naas Community National School is a multi‑denominational primary school for boys and girls, situated in the Craddockstown Education Campus alongside Craddockstown Special School. Operating under the patronage of the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board, the school forms part of the wider Community National School network and is committed to delivering high‑quality, inclusive education for all pupils. The ethos centres on the belief that “happy children learn best”, fostering a welcoming, nurturing and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and mutual respect are paramount. Since opening its doors in 2010, Naas CNS has built a reputation for academic and creative excellence. The school has earned awards for Excellence in Primary Science, Mathematics and Creative Arts, and its pupils regularly showcase their talents at events such as the Science Blast Exhibition and the Intel Mini Scientist competition. Strong community links are evident through regular visits to the neighbouring Craddock House Nursing Home and participation in initiatives like Green Schools and Active Schools, reinforcing a holistic approach to learning that balances STEM, the arts and wellbeing.
History
Naas Community National School opened in 2010 as one of three primary schools under the patronage of the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board. Since its inception, the school has expanded its programmes and achieved numerous awards in science, mathematics and the creative arts, while maintaining a focus on inclusive, community‑oriented education.
Applying to Naas Community 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 Naas Community 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 Naas Community 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 Naas Community National School
How many pupils attend Naas Community National School?
Naas Community National School has 364 pupils enrolled, 176 girls and 188 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naas Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Naas Community 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 Naas Community National School?
Naas Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.