Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce
Moyvalley, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 137 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 65 girls, 72 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18093J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clocha Rince National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural countryside of Clogherinkoe, County Kildare. Operating under the Department of Education and Skills guidelines and the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese, the school provides a caring, inclusive learning environment for children from the parish of Balyna, the town of Edenderry and surrounding areas. The ethos combines a strong Catholic tradition with a commitment to diversity, encouraging respect, kindness and curiosity among pupils. The school boasts a range of facilities that support both academic and personal development. A branch of the Kildare County Council Library on the campus offers a public resource that has been recognised with a Taoiseach’s Award, providing extensive reading material and digital access. An on‑site autism unit, Tír na nÓg, comprises two specialised classrooms for pupils on the autistic spectrum, supported by a “Yard Buddies” volunteer scheme. Additional amenities include a fully equipped sports hall, a networked ICT suite with computers, Chromebooks and tablets, and dedicated spaces for creative and physical activities, all designed to promote an active, holistic education. Strong links with the local community and a collaborative partnership with parents underpin the school’s approach. By fostering positive relationships between staff, families and community members, the school aims to equip each child with the skills and confidence required to meet the challenges of an ever‑changing world.
History
The present school building was constructed in 1956 and subsequently extended in 1983, 2006 and 2008. The autism unit, Tír na nÓg, was added in 2008, comprising two classrooms.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce
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 Cloch Rinnce. 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 Cloch Rinnce
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce has 137 pupils enrolled, 65 girls and 72 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce 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 Cloch Rinnce?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cloch Rinnce has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.