Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille
AN MHÓIN ARD, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 128 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17799V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiúnta na h‑Aille is a mainstream, co‑educational primary school serving the rural community on the outskirts of Cappawhite. The school operates under a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths and none, and it is patronised by the Bishop of Cashel and Emly. With five mainstream classes, two dedicated ASD classes, two Special Education Teaching (SET) rooms and a team that includes special education teachers and support assistants, the school provides a personalised programme of work tailored to each child’s ability and needs. The emphasis is on a positive classroom environment where high‑quality education is delivered alongside a strong sense of community centred on the school. The campus includes modern classroom facilities that have been expanded since the mid‑2000s, and further development has been sanctioned by the Department of Education in 2022. Uniform policy comprises a green jumper, grey trousers or skirt/pinafore and a school tie, with a school tracksuit for designated days. The school day runs from 9:10 am to 2:50 pm (junior and senior infants finish at 1:50 pm), with pupils received from 9:00 am under staff supervision.
History
Education in the Ayle area dates back to at least 1824 with a hedge school. The first formal school building opened on 19 August 1876, initially providing separate rooms for boys and girls, with two additional rooms added in 1909. The boys’ and girls’ schools amalgamated in 1935/36, evolving from a two‑teacher to a three‑teacher institution by 1939. A new two‑room school for 80 pupils was constructed in 1951 on a site adjacent to the original, and the 1960s‑70s saw the introduction of indoor toilets. In the mid‑2000s a purpose‑built classroom was added, followed by further expansion to create the present facilities, which now house mainstream, ASD and SET provisions. In 2022 the Department of Education approved additional expansion plans.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille
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 na hAille. 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 na hAille
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille?
Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille has 128 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 71 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille 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 na hAille?
Scoil Náisiúnta na hAille has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.