Ringville Mixed National School
Slieverue, Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 35 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06621P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Ringville National School is a small, four‑teacher, co‑educational primary school situated in the parish of Slieverue, County Kilkenny. The school operates within a Catholic ethos while also recognising and respecting pupils of other faiths. Its stated aim is to create a well‑ordered, caring, happy and secure environment in which the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child are identified and addressed. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with programmes designed to nurture both academic progress and personal growth. The school supports the wellbeing of its pupils through a range of provisions. Hot school meals are supplied by the local provider 360 Bia Og, with menus available on the provider’s website. The Junior Room, catering for the youngest classes, has an active programme that kept pupils busy throughout December and January. In addition, Ringville National School is committed to the continuous professional and personal development of its staff, encouraging participation in staff development programmes to enhance teaching quality.
Applying to Ringville Mixed 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 Ringville Mixed 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 Ringville Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ringville Mixed National School?
Ringville Mixed National School has 35 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ringville Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Ringville Mixed 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 Ringville Mixed National School?
Ringville Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.