Passage East National School
Passage East, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 101 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14989L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Passage East National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the coastal village of Passage East, County Waterford. The school prides itself on providing a caring, inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. A dedicated team of educators works collaboratively to create a stimulating curriculum that balances traditional learning with modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring that every child feels supported and motivated to succeed. The school’s facilities reflect its commitment to holistic development. A purpose‑built sensory room offers a calming space for pupils to self‑regulate and develop sensory skills, while extensive outdoor areas, including a playground, sports field and a school garden for growing seasonal vegetables, allow children to engage with nature and physical activity. Recent funding from the EU’s Next Generation programme has equipped classrooms with new touch‑screen monitors, helping to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning for students at risk of educational disadvantage.
Applying to Passage East 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 Passage East 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 Passage East National School
How many pupils attend Passage East National School?
Passage East National School has 101 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 57 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Passage East National School a DEIS school?
No. Passage East 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 Passage East National School?
Passage East National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.