Newbawn National School
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 176 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 84 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16072O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sacred Heart National School, Newbawn (SHNS) is a co‑educational primary school that delivers a Catholic‑based curriculum while welcoming pupils of all faiths. The school’s ethos is centred on the dignity, rights and responsibilities of every member of the community, aiming to nurture intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. A broad, stimulating programme encourages language learning, appreciation of Irish heritage and active participation in a multicultural society. The school places a strong emphasis on equality, respect for diversity and environmental awareness, fostering self‑esteem and personal responsibility in its pupils. The learning environment is described as well‑ordered, caring, happy and secure, with a focus on identifying and meeting the individual needs of each child. SHNS promotes strong home‑school links, encouraging parental involvement through a Parents’ Association and regular communication. Extra‑curricular provision is extensive, featuring an Active Schools programme, Green Schools initiatives, a student council and regular community‑building events such as school marathons, open nights and celebratory assemblies. These activities complement the academic programme and support the holistic development of pupils. Facilities support a range of activities, from classroom‑based learning to sport and the arts. The school’s recent fundraising efforts have secured resources for sporting equipment and other learning materials, reinforcing its commitment to providing a well‑resourced environment that enhances both academic and personal growth.
Applying to Newbawn 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 Newbawn 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 Newbawn National School
How many pupils attend Newbawn National School?
Newbawn National School has 176 pupils enrolled, 84 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Newbawn National School a DEIS school?
No. Newbawn 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 Newbawn National School?
Newbawn National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.