Rosslare National School
Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 156 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 79 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16879O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Rosslare is a co‑educational Catholic primary school that provides a nurturing, well‑ordered environment where children’s intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are met. The school’s vision is to stimulate each pupil to reach their full potential, fostering confidence, respect and a love of learning within a climate of trust, care and acceptance. A broad curriculum is complemented by a rich programme of extracurricular activities, including science projects, environmental awareness initiatives, music and singing, as well as a variety of sports such as GAA, soccer, rugby, swimming and athletics. Recent investment through the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan has equipped the school with a fleet of Chromebooks, narrowing the digital divide and enabling all learners to develop essential digital skills both in‑class and at home. Facilities include modern classrooms, a well‑stocked library funded by a local trust, a kitchen, staff and lunch rooms, a dedicated art and learning‑support space, and a strong room for equipment. The school’s active community ethos is reflected in its participation in local events and its commitment to inclusive, high‑quality education for every child.
History
Scoil Mhuire was founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy, originally comprising three partitioned classrooms heated by coal fires and two cloakrooms. A new infant classroom was added in 1966, followed by a major extension in 1973 that replaced the original rooms with three new classrooms, a library funded by the Dr Desmond Ffrench Trust, a kitchen, staff room and a converted shelter that became a lunchroom and later an art room. In 1984 two additional classrooms, a strong room and an equipment room were built. The school transitioned to lay leadership in 1991, and in 1992 the James Stevens room was opened as a local history museum and learning‑support space; it was later relocated to the refurbished art room after further staffing changes in 2006.
Applying to Rosslare 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 Rosslare 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 Rosslare National School
How many pupils attend Rosslare National School?
Rosslare National School has 156 pupils enrolled, 79 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rosslare National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Rosslare National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Rosslare National School?
Rosslare National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.