Raheen National School
ENNISCORTHY, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 154 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 77 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18191J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Raheen National School is a primary educational institution situated in Raheen, Clonroche, Enniscorthy, County Wexford. The school provides a nurturing environment for young learners, focusing on the development of foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and personal growth. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive community where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions and develop confidence through a balanced curriculum that integrates both academic and creative activities. The school’s facilities are designed to support a modern learning experience, offering well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated play area and access to digital resources that enhance classroom learning. In addition to core subjects, Raheen National School promotes safe and responsible use of the internet, providing parents with guidance and resources to help children navigate online spaces securely. Admission to the school follows a structured process: prospective families are asked to complete an Enrolment Survey, after which the school contacts them to finalise the Application for Admission form. This ensures that each child’s entry is managed efficiently and in line with the school’s enrolment policies.
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
View Raheen National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Raheen National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 154 pupils enrolled, 77 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger 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.