Oylegate National School.
Oylegate, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 133 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 60 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16828U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Oylegate National School is a small, nine‑teacher primary school situated in the parish of Oylegate‑Glenbrien, Co. Wexford, just off the main Enniscorthy‑Wexford road. The school caters for approximately 150 pupils across six mainstream classes and provides additional support through three Special Education Teachers, creating an inclusive environment for children of varying abilities. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns, the school’s ethos is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, aiming to foster the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of each pupil. The school’s educational approach emphasises a happy, cooperative learning atmosphere where respect and a spirit of co‑operation are promoted. A balanced curriculum integrates religious education in line with Catholic doctrine, while also encouraging personal achievement and satisfaction at each child’s own level. The historic premises, originally built in 1929 with an extension added in 1986, provide a blend of traditional charm and modern facilities suitable for contemporary primary education.
History
The present school building was constructed in 1929 and later expanded with an extension in 1986. It has since served the local community as a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns.
Applying to Oylegate 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 Oylegate 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 Oylegate National School.
How many pupils attend Oylegate National School.?
Oylegate National School. has 133 pupils enrolled, 60 girls and 73 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Oylegate National School. a DEIS school?
Yes. Oylegate 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 Oylegate National School.?
Oylegate National School. has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.