Scoil Nuachabhail
Tralee, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 98 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10326M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Nuachabháil is a primary school in Ireland that caters for early years education, offering dedicated Infant and Junior Infant rooms. The school places emphasis on a supportive learning environment, providing a structured curriculum complemented by a range of extracurricular activities. It maintains a clear uniform policy, with information on new and existing school uniforms readily available for parents. The school is overseen by a Board of Management and a professional staff team, ensuring strong governance and high standards of teaching. Parents can access a variety of resources through the school’s website, including enrolment forms, a parent booklet for new pupils, and detailed information on the daily school routine. Additional support is provided through COVID‑19 response plans, illness and infection guidelines, and regular updates via the latest news section. Facilities and community involvement are highlighted through initiatives such as a marathon fundraiser and a well‑maintained school calendar. The school’s commitment to transparent communication and a welcoming atmosphere aims to foster the academic and personal development of its pupils.
Applying to Scoil Nuachabhail
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 Nuachabhail. 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 Nuachabhail
How many pupils attend Scoil Nuachabhail?
Scoil Nuachabhail has 98 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Nuachabhail a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Nuachabhail 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 Nuachabhail?
Scoil Nuachabhail has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.