Presentation Primary School Traighli
Tralee, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 342 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 191 girls, 151 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16871V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Primary School, situated on the historic grounds of the Presentation Sisters’ Convent and St John’s Church in the heart of Tralee, is a co‑educational primary school for children aged 4 to 13. The school serves a community of approximately 280 pupils across 12 mainstream classes and employs a dedicated team of teachers, special‑needs assistants and support staff. Its educational ethos blends the national curriculum with the Aistear framework for early childhood, fostering lifelong learning, creativity and community involvement. The school is part of the Creative Schools initiative, promoting arts integration through programmes such as Music in the Classroom, Teacher‑Artist Partnerships and a vibrant outdoor classroom/creative space. The campus comprises two historic buildings – a listed junior block from the 1930s and a senior block from the 1960s – set within two school yards with basketball courts. Facilities include a school halla with stage, library, music room, computer lab, sensory room, language/Aistear room, cookery/parents’ room, a soft outdoor play area and a purpose‑built outdoor classroom. A one‑way traffic system and onsite parking enhance safety and accessibility for families.
History
The Presentation order has been delivering quality education in Tralee for over 200 years. Sacred Heart Primary School (now Presentation Primary School) occupies the former convent grounds, with the junior building recognised as a listed structure dating from the 1930s and the senior building constructed in the 1960s. The school has grown to accommodate 280 pupils and continues the legacy of the Presentation Sisters’ commitment to education.
Applying to Presentation Primary School Traighli
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 Traighli. 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 Traighli
How many pupils attend Presentation Primary School Traighli?
Presentation Primary School Traighli has 342 pupils enrolled, 191 girls and 151 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Primary School Traighli a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Primary School Traighli 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 Traighli?
Presentation Primary School Traighli has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.