Rathmore National School
Skibbereen, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 116 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 59 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19381T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rath National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the Rathmore community. It provides a full Irish primary curriculum for children from the infant stage through to sixth class, with dedicated class groups for Infants, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th classes. The school operates under a Board of Management and works closely with an active Parents Association, ensuring a collaborative approach to pupil welfare and school development. The school maintains a range of organisational resources, including a regularly updated calendar and a set of policies that guide everyday practice, health and safety, and the recent Covid‑19 reopening plan. These structures support a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, enabling pupils to develop academically, socially and personally in line with national educational standards.
History
Rathmore National School, commonly known as Rath NS, opened its doors in November 1977 as a central school formed from the amalgamation of four local schools: Baltimore NS, Reengaroga NS, Creagh NS and Lough Hyne NS.
Applying to Rathmore 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 Rathmore 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 Rathmore National School
How many pupils attend Rathmore National School?
Rathmore National School has 116 pupils enrolled, 59 girls and 57 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rathmore National School a DEIS school?
No. Rathmore 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 Rathmore National School?
Rathmore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.