Sacred Heart Primary School
Roscrea, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 201 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 116 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18435L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sacred Heart Primary School, Roscrea, delivers a child‑centred, holistic education that blends academic rigour with a strong emphasis on kindness, community and environmental stewardship. The school’s universal design for learning ensures that every pupil can access the curriculum and reach their full potential, while the ethos “Bí Cinnealta” (Be Kind) underpins daily interactions and personal development. A differentiated curriculum offers a wide range of sporting, musical, artistic and spiritual activities, supported by regular assemblies, national events and participation in projects such as Erasmus+. The school boasts a well‑resourced library, generously donated by the Butler family in memory of former pupil Aisling, and a vibrant extracurricular programme that includes a choir, school‑produced musical, art competitions, spelling bees and local sports clubs. As a DEIS school, Sacred Heart is committed to equality of opportunity and fostering critical thinkers through a love of reading. Sustainability is a core pillar, reflected in six Green Flags for initiatives in waste, energy, water, travel, biodiversity and global citizenship, and active involvement in the EU‑funded Blue Star programme which enriches pupils’ understanding of European culture and democracy.
Applying to Sacred Heart Primary 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 Sacred Heart Primary 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 Sacred Heart Primary School
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Primary School?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 201 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 116 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Sacred Heart Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Sacred Heart Primary 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
Sacred Heart Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.