Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan
Nr YOUGHAL, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 53 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18318H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Parthalan, known locally as Kinsalebeg National School, is a small rural primary school situated 8 km from Youghal in County Waterford. The school provides a Catholic co‑educational environment with a strong emphasis on the whole‑child approach, fostering continuous enjoyment of learning, creative thinking, effective communication, cooperative work and critical reasoning. Its curriculum is underpinned by a clear mission to develop pupils intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually, while encouraging respect for diverse cultural traditions and religious values. The school benefits from a modern 21st‑century building, expanded in 2018 with a new extension and renovated older sections, complemented by a safe car park and extensive outdoor grounds that allow children ample space for play and a developing school garden. Facilities include dedicated first‑aid trained staff, a mental‑health aware environment with a buddy bench, and a range of extracurricular programmes such as hurling, football, athletics, soccer, swimming, Irish dancing, hip‑hop, gymnastics and a successful chess club. The school also promotes healthy eating, environmental stewardship (holding five Green Flags), and a comprehensive SPHE programme.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan
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 Naomh Parthalan. 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 Naomh Parthalan
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan has 53 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan 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 Naomh Parthalan?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Parthalan has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.