Nagle Rice Primary School
Killarney, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 337 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 174 girls, 163 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20229U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Nagle Rice Primary School is a mixed Catholic primary school situated in the heart of County Kildare, serving a vibrant community of roughly 360‑372 pupils. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values and the motto *Níl bua gan dua* (“No victory without effort”), guiding a holistic approach that nurtures the academic, spiritual, emotional, social, moral, physical and cultural development of each child. A supportive, inclusive environment celebrates diversity, with families from over twenty different countries contributing to a rich multicultural atmosphere. The campus boasts modern, purpose‑built facilities, including a spacious, fully equipped building, a state‑of‑the‑art sports hall and an innovative Sensory Garden designed to enhance learning through play and exploration. Small class sizes and a dedicated team of mainstream, special‑needs and EAL teachers enable personalised instruction, while a range of extracurricular activities and cultural events further enrich the pupil experience.
History
Until 2006 Milltown was home to two separate Presentation primary schools – Scoil Maria Assumpta (girls) and Scoil Mhuire (boys). In that year the two schools amalgamated to form the present Nagle Rice Primary School, a name that honours the founding orders of the original schools: Edmund Rice of the Presentation Brothers and Nano Nagle of the Presentation Sisters. The school continues to uphold the founders’ vision of providing education for all children, especially the poor and marginalised.
Applying to Nagle Rice Primary 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 Nagle Rice Primary School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Nagle Rice Primary 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 Nagle Rice Primary School
How many pupils attend Nagle Rice Primary School?
Nagle Rice Primary School has 337 pupils enrolled, 174 girls and 163 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Nagle Rice Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Nagle Rice Primary 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 Nagle Rice Primary School?
Nagle Rice Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.