Seandroma Boys National School
Charleville, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 144 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 66 girls, 78 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11496T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Seandroma Boys National School (Shandrum NS) is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Newtownshandrum, about five kilometres from Charleville in North Cork. The school serves a community of 143 pupils and is staffed by six mainstream teachers, two special‑education teachers and four special needs assistants, providing a supportive environment for children of all abilities. Rooted in a Catholic ethos, the school welcomes families of any or no religious background and promotes an inclusive atmosphere where spiritual, intellectual, physical, moral and cultural development are all nurtured. The school’s educational approach centres on partnership between staff and parents, emphasising communication, respect and shared responsibility for each child’s wellbeing. Its curriculum is delivered within a caring, well‑ordered setting that encourages gender equality, multicultural awareness and environmental stewardship, highlighted by initiatives such as a sensory and biodiversity garden and participation in Green Schools programmes. Continuous professional development for staff and a strong focus on self‑esteem and personal responsibility underpin the school’s commitment to preparing pupils for life in a modern, diverse society.
Applying to Seandroma Boys National School
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 Seandroma Boys National School. 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 Seandroma Boys National School
How many pupils attend Seandroma Boys National School?
Seandroma Boys National School has 144 pupils enrolled, 66 girls and 78 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Seandroma Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Seandroma Boys National School 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 Seandroma Boys National School?
Seandroma Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.