Presentation Primary School Carrick
Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 281 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 222 girls, 59 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11872V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Presentation Primary School, Carrick on Suir is a Catholic primary school that welcomes boys and girls from Junior Infants to First Class and girls from Second to Sixth Class. The school celebrates diversity and aims to provide an inclusive, caring environment where every child can thrive academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Inspired by the vision of Nano Nagle, the ethos is progressive, continually updating teaching methodologies and curriculum to meet the needs of a modern learner while maintaining a strong religious foundation. The campus has been significantly upgraded in recent years. A purpose‑built “Le Chéile” outdoor learning space offers an outdoor classroom equipped with Wi‑Fi, an amphitheatre for performances and a sensory trail. The original school building has been renovated to provide bright, colour‑rich classrooms, a new library, a dedicated parents’ room and a modern kitchen for hot school meals. The school’s recent Whole School Evaluation (September 2024) highlighted the high quality of teaching and learning, reflecting the staff’s commitment to a safe, happy environment that prepares pupils for further education and lifelong learning.
History
The school was founded in 1813 and has been at the heart of education in Carrick on Suir and the surrounding area ever since. Over two centuries it has evolved into a modern, inclusive primary school while retaining its Catholic heritage and community focus.
Applying to Presentation Primary School Carrick
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 Presentation Primary School Carrick. 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 Presentation Primary School Carrick
How many pupils attend Presentation Primary School Carrick?
Presentation Primary School Carrick has 281 pupils enrolled, 222 girls and 59 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Primary School Carrick a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Primary School Carrick 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 Presentation Primary School Carrick?
Presentation Primary School Carrick has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.