Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde
Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 45 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17905R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Tobair Eoin Baisde (Johnswell National School) is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny. It follows the Department of Education and Skills’ Primary School Curriculum and adopts a child‑centred, small‑school ethos that enables teachers to work with pupils over an extended period, fostering continuity of learning and personal development. The school places equal emphasis on intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural growth, providing a well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere for all children. The school offers a broad range of facilities to support a holistic education. Dedicated SEN staff operate two sensory rooms and outdoor learning pods, while a large playing field, basketball court and yard provide ample space for sport and recreation. Environmental stewardship is promoted through a Green Schools Committee, a pond, meadow, polytunnel and biodiversity initiatives. Enrichment programmes include STEM activities, a vibrant music generation, Irish language and arts sessions, and a well‑equipped digital learning suite that enhances IT literacy across the curriculum. An after‑school programme, subsidised by the National Childcare Scheme, extends care from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde
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 Tobair Eoin Baisde. 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 Tobair Eoin Baisde
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde has 45 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde 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 Tobair Eoin Baisde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Tobair Eoin Baisde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.