Scoil An Bhaile Nua
Kilmacthomas, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 99 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 56 girls, 43 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17133N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Bhaile Nua is a co‑educational primary school situated in Waterford that delivers a balanced curriculum focused on academic achievement, personal development and community engagement. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while integrating a strong creative‑cluster ethos, encouraging pupils to explore the arts, technology and innovative projects through dedicated initiatives and a vibrant “School Initiatives” programme. Modern classroom environments and well‑maintained facilities support a wide range of learning experiences, from literacy and numeracy to digital literacy and environmental education. A hallmark of the school is its commitment to sport and extracurricular activity. Recent successes include U13 and U10 teams winning regional shields in Gaelic football, hurling and camogie, as well as a thriving debate team that reached the regional final for a second consecutive year. Regular events such as family fun days, road races and field days foster a strong sense of community, while the Parent Zone and Board of Management provide transparent governance and active parental involvement.
Applying to Scoil An Bhaile Nua
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 An Bhaile Nua. 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 An Bhaile Nua
How many pupils attend Scoil An Bhaile Nua?
Scoil An Bhaile Nua has 99 pupils enrolled, 56 girls and 43 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Bhaile Nua a DEIS school?
No. Scoil An Bhaile Nua 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 An Bhaile Nua?
Scoil An Bhaile Nua has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.