Scoil Naomh Cualán
Thurles, Tipperary
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 198 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20451V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Cualán is a primary school situated in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, offering a broad and balanced curriculum that combines traditional academic subjects with a strong emphasis on active learning and environmental stewardship. The school promotes a happy, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to engage in hands‑on projects such as the annual Green Flag Action Day, which focuses on reducing energy use and fostering sustainable habits. Recent initiatives, supported by a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, have equipped the school with digital devices and online learning platforms, helping to bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. Beyond the core curriculum, Scoil Naomh Cualán provides a varied programme of extracurricular activities, including badminton competitions, coding workshops linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and participation in community quizzes such as the Credit Union Quiz. These activities aim to develop teamwork, problem‑solving skills and confidence across a range of age groups, from U‑11 to senior pupils. The school’s dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages every child to make a positive difference.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Cualán
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 Naomh Cualán. 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 Naomh Cualán
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Cualán?
Scoil Naomh Cualán has 198 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 113 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Cualán a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Cualán 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.
Does Scoil Naomh Cualán teach through Irish?
Partly. Scoil Naomh Cualán teaches some subjects through Irish.