Primrose Hill National School
Celbridge, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 109 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13819E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Primrose Hill National School is a small, co‑educational primary school situated on Hazelhatch Road in Celbridge, County Kildare. Managed by the Church of Ireland, the school welcomes boys and girls from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, currently accommodating around 115 pupils across five mainstream classrooms. The school’s ethos is firmly rooted in the values of the Church of Ireland, with Religious Education taught as a core subject and regular participation in church services, fostering a sense of honesty, truthfulness and fairness among pupils. The learning environment is described as happy and family‑centred, aiming to ensure every child feels valued and experiences a strong sense of belonging. Small class sizes enable personalised attention and a caring atmosphere, while the school’s close links with the local Christchurch community support a broad range of extracurricular activities and community involvement. Facilities support a balanced curriculum that includes science fairs, technology exhibitions and regular outings, encouraging curiosity and holistic development.
Applying to Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill National School
How many pupils attend Primrose Hill National School?
Primrose Hill National School has 109 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Primrose Hill National School a DEIS school?
No. Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill National School?
Primrose Hill National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.