Raheen National School
Headford, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 34 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09304S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Raheen National School is a small rural primary school situated in Headford, 12 kilometres from Killarney, in the parish of Glenflesk at the heart of Sliabh Luachra. As a co‑educational Catholic school, it provides a happy, secure environment where effective teaching and learning take place within a clearly defined Catholic ethos. The school serves a close‑knit community of around 37 pupils and places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, fostering academic progress alongside moral, spiritual and social growth. The school’s facilities include three dedicated classrooms, a multipurpose hall, a learning support room, a kitchenette, a secretary’s office and a staff room. A third classroom is shared with a community playgroup, and the outdoor provision comprises a tarmacadam play area, a junior playground and a grass pitch. Teaching provision is bolstered by three teachers, two Special Needs Assistants and a part‑time secretary/caretaker, with additional special‑education support provided through a cluster arrangement with Coolick National School. An active Parents’ Association contributes to the upkeep of the premises and enriches the pupil experience, while the school day runs from 9.00 am to 2.40 pm with scheduled lunch breaks.
Applying to Raheen 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 Raheen 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 Raheen National School
How many pupils attend Raheen National School?
Raheen National School has 34 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Raheen National School a DEIS school?
No. Raheen 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 Raheen National School?
Raheen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.