Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin
Foulksmills, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 155 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 83 girls, 72 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16673R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cushinstown National School (Scoil Baile Chuisín) is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Cushinstown, County Wexford, just outside New Ross. Operating under the patronage of the Diocese of Ferns, the school provides an inclusive, happy learning environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos centres on fostering curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, with a strong emphasis on mutual respect, teamwork and positive attitudes. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extra‑curricular activities that promote the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, emotional and spiritual development of pupils. Partnerships with local GAA, soccer and rugby clubs encourage healthy lifestyles and a love of sport, while talented staff deliver high‑quality programmes in singing, dancing and drama. The school works closely with families and the wider community, creating a supportive, vibrant atmosphere that celebrates achievement and nurtures well‑rounded young people.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin
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 Baile Cuisin. 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 Baile Cuisin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin has 155 pupils enrolled, 83 girls and 72 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin 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 Baile Cuisin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.