Powerstown National School
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 338 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 156 girls, 182 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17779P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Powerstown National School is a mainstream, co‑educational primary school situated on a spacious site beside Powerstown Church, about two miles east of Clonmel, County Tipperary. The school serves a community of approximately 345 pupils and provides a Catholic ethos under the patronage of the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. Its educational approach is centred on inclusivity, fostering a caring and friendly environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full and unique potential. A strong emphasis is placed on tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, religions and traditions, promoting confidence and high self‑esteem through the school motto “Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh siad!” (Praise the young and they will thrive). The school benefits from a robust staffing structure, including an administrative principal, fifteen class teachers, four special‑education teachers and three special‑needs assistants, supported by a full‑time secretary. Facilities are designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities, with dedicated spaces for art projects such as the recent ten‑week Creative Schools Project, and a range of programmes that link home and school life. The inclusive ethos is reinforced by a range of support services that ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate assistance.
History
Powerstown National School traces its roots to a hedge school recorded in the mid‑19th century, reflecting a long tradition of education in the area. Over the years the school has expanded to its present size of 345 pupils, developing its facilities and staffing to meet the needs of a growing community while maintaining its Catholic and inclusive values.
Applying to Powerstown 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 Powerstown 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 Powerstown National School
How many pupils attend Powerstown National School?
Powerstown National School has 338 pupils enrolled, 156 girls and 182 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Powerstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Powerstown 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 Powerstown National School?
Powerstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.