Parteen National School
Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 317 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 163 girls, 154 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16946D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Parteen National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Kilquane, Parteen, County Clare. The school provides a nurturing environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, emphasising a balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with creative and physical development. Central to its ethos is a commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that every pupil receives personalised support and encouragement to reach their full potential. The school’s mission statement highlights the importance of fostering curiosity, confidence and a love of learning within a safe and caring community. The campus boasts a range of modern facilities designed to enhance the learning experience, including dedicated spaces for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), a well‑equipped arts studio, and active‑school areas for sport and outdoor play. A rich programme of extracurricular activities, such as after‑school clubs, student council initiatives and the Amber Flag environmental scheme, offers students ample opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork and social skills beyond the classroom. Comprehensive child‑protection and administrative policies underpin the school’s operations, reflecting a strong commitment to safeguarding and high standards of governance.
Applying to Parteen 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Parteen 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 Parteen National School
How many pupils attend Parteen National School?
Parteen National School has 317 pupils enrolled, 163 girls and 154 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Parteen National School a DEIS school?
No. Parteen 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 Parteen National School?
Parteen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.