New Ross Educate Together National School
New Ross, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 135 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20458M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
New Ross Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school that welcomes children from the infant hour through to sixth class. The school’s ethos is built on four core principles – equality, child‑centred learning, co‑education and democratic governance – ensuring that every pupil is valued and has a voice in the community. Lessons follow the Learn Together curriculum, which blends the Irish national curriculum with a strong emphasis on personal development, creativity and critical thinking. The school provides a range of supportive facilities and programmes designed to enhance the whole‑child experience. Sherpa Kids Childcare offers before‑ and after‑school care as well as supervised infant‑hour sessions. Environmental stewardship is promoted through the Green Schools programme and the Active School Flag. A vibrant Student Council, the Thrive Programme, free hot school meals and the School of Sanctuary further enrich the learning environment. Practical amenities include a dedicated school bus service and safe, welcoming premises that open at 08:20 with classes commencing at 08:30.
Applying to New Ross Educate Together 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 New Ross Educate Together 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 New Ross Educate Together 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 New Ross Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend New Ross Educate Together National School?
New Ross Educate Together National School has 135 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 66 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is New Ross Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. New Ross Educate Together 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 New Ross Educate Together National School?
New Ross Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.