Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 110 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17235V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Kevin’s National School, Tara Hill, is a child‑centred Catholic primary school that places the happiness and wellbeing of its pupils at the core of its ethos. The school fosters a warm, safe and vibrant learning environment where love, laughter, respect and a love of learning underpin everyday activities. Guided by the motto “Treat others as you would like to be treated”, the community encourages curiosity, confidence and a yearning for knowledge, helping children become balanced, outward‑looking individuals equipped with common sense, integrity, resilience and kindness. The school’s educational approach is holistic, aiming for the full and harmonious development of each child – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. Religious education follows Roman Catholic doctrine, with prayer integral to the school day and preparation for the sacraments, while also recognising the beliefs of pupils from other faiths. A supportive Board of Management and active Parents Association work in partnership with staff and families to provide a safe, respectful atmosphere that nurtures pride, belonging and strong moral values. Facilities are designed to support this holistic vision, offering spaces that encourage both academic study and creative play. The school’s commitment to a collaborative partnership between staff, parents and the board ensures that every child receives a well‑rounded education in a caring, inclusive setting.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill has 211 pupils enrolled, 110 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chaomhain Torrchoill has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.