Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School
Strandhill, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 252 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 128 girls, 124 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15004P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School is a co‑educational primary school set in the picturesque village of Strandhill, Sligo, between the iconic Knocknarea mountain and the Atlantic coastline. The school embraces a Catholic ethos that underpins daily life, fostering a supportive and respectful community where pupils are encouraged to develop spiritually, academically and socially. A safe, happy environment is prioritised, with strong links between home and school and a commitment to mutual respect for diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The curriculum follows Department of Education and Skills guidelines, offering Irish, English, Mathematics and a broad SESE programme that incorporates Geography, History and Science. Arts Education (visual arts, music and drama), Physical Education, Religious Education, SPHE (including Relationships and Sexuality Education and the Stay Safe programme) and ICT are all integral parts of the programme. Teaching staff, special needs assistants and ancillary personnel work collaboratively to nurture each child’s potential, using the surrounding natural landscape as an outdoor learning resource and promoting active, enquiry‑based learning.
Applying to Scoil Asicus Strandhill National 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 Scoil Asicus Strandhill National 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 Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School?
Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School has 252 pupils enrolled, 128 girls and 124 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School 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 Asicus Strandhill National School?
Scoil Asicus Strandhill National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.