Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine
Enniscorthy, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 117 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18839M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Na Scrine (Screen National School) is a co‑educational, Roman Catholic primary school that aims to provide a well‑ordered, caring and happy environment for its pupils. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values such as respect, fair play and equality, while also recognising and celebrating the diversity of other faiths. A broad, comprehensive curriculum follows the Department of Education guidelines and seeks to develop the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child. The school places a strong emphasis on the personal and professional development of its staff through regular development programmes and encourages active parental involvement via the Parents’ Association and home‑school communication. Scoil Naisiunta Na Scrine is committed to gender equity, the promotion of the Irish language, and the cultivation of respect for people and property. It participates in a range of initiatives, including Digital Schools, the Active Flag, Green School and Science School programmes, reflecting a holistic approach to modern education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine
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 Na Scrine. 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 Na Scrine
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine has 117 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine 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 Na Scrine?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Scrine has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.