Scoil Angela
Thurles, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 219 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 165 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18135W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Angela is a mixed, co‑educational primary school situated on the banks of the River Suir in Thurles, County Tipperary, with the impressive Cathedral of the Assumption as a backdrop. The school provides a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, supported by a dedicated Special Education Team that delivers programmes such as Literacy Lift‑Off, Guided Reading, Mata sa Rang, Ready Set Maths and Aistear. Two teachers are trained in the Reading Recovery programme, ensuring targeted support for early readers, while all staff are equipped to promote inclusive learning. The campus boasts a range of facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular life, including a sensory garden, a large concert hall, a separate lunchroom and extensive playgrounds. Music is a cornerstone of the school’s ethos, with collaborations such as the Roundabout Programme and participation in the Music Generation and Peace Proms initiatives. Pupils enjoy weekly ukulele lessons, classical instrument tuition, choirs, and whole‑school concerts. A vibrant sports programme, active‑flag status, and the “Operation Scoil Angela” health initiative encourage physical well‑being, while the “Friends for Life” programme and free counselling support positive mental health.
Applying to Scoil Angela
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 Angela. 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 Angela
How many pupils attend Scoil Angela?
Scoil Angela has 219 pupils enrolled, 165 girls and 54 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Angela a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Angela 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 Angela?
Scoil Angela has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.