Rearcross National School
Newport, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 83 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12124K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rearcross National School is a vibrant primary school that embraces a Catholic ethos while promoting an active, health‑focused and environmentally‑conscious learning environment. The school describes itself as “Active, Catholic, Digital, Health Promoting, Green”, reflecting a holistic approach that combines physical activity, wellbeing programmes and sustainability initiatives. Classrooms are equipped with modern ICT resources, including a grant‑funded set of tablets and a dedicated tablet trolley, enabling digital learning and helping to bridge the digital divide for pupils at risk of educational disadvantage. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of traditional teaching and innovative projects, such as the “Food Dudes” nutrition programme, primary science and maths discovery activities, and a strong emphasis on outdoor and aquatic education via the PAWS aquatics programme. Community involvement is a cornerstone of school life, with regular events like Grandparents’ Day, visits from local GAA representatives and participation in cultural celebrations, fostering strong ties between pupils, families and the wider Tipperary community.
Applying to Rearcross 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 Rearcross 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 Rearcross National School
How many pupils attend Rearcross National School?
Rearcross National School has 83 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rearcross National School a DEIS school?
No. Rearcross 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 Rearcross National School?
Rearcross National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.