Oola National School
Oola, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17184H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Oola National School is a mixed Roman Catholic primary school located in the village of Oola, Co. Limerick, on the N24 between Limerick and Waterford. The school serves a community of 69 pupils and is staffed by six teachers, three support teachers, three special‑needs assistants and a secretary. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on high standards of literacy and numeracy, supported by a well‑planned delivery model and a range of resources that cater to individual needs. A positive partnership with parents underpins the school’s ethos of welcoming every child in a caring, nurturing environment that promotes self‑esteem and recognises each pupil’s individuality. The school benefits from modern facilities, including a recently refurbished building (2008) with a new classroom and a spacious hall equipped for a full P.E. programme. Each classroom contains an interactive whiteboard, Chromebooks and tablets, and the school holds Digital School status. A well‑stocked library, a fully equipped art room, and a book‑rental scheme further enrich learning. Extra‑curricular provision is extensive, with hurling, football, basketball, swimming and quiz teams, regular concerts, and participation in initiatives such as Green Flag, Active Flag, Aistear, Literacy Lift‑Off, Irish Aid Awards and Food Dudes.
History
Oola National School was built in 1941. A major refurbishment was completed in 2008, which renovated the existing school and added a new classroom and school hall, modernising the facilities while retaining the school’s historic roots.
Applying to Oola 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 Oola 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 Oola 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 Oola National School
How many pupils attend Oola National School?
Oola National School has 67 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Oola National School a DEIS school?
No. Oola 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 Oola National School?
Oola National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.