Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Bree, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17841R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Ballyhogue is a vibrant primary school that offers a happy, friendly and nurturing environment for children in the Ballyhogue area and surrounding communities. The school prioritises the individual needs of each pupil through small class sizes and a dedicated team of staff who maintain a strong focus on holistic development – intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual. Its Catholic ethos underpins everyday life, promoting a living relationship with God and encouraging respect, compassion and community spirit among learners. The campus boasts a range of modern facilities that support both academic and extracurricular activities. Inside, four well‑equipped classrooms feature interactive whiteboards and each student has access to iPads, ensuring technology‑enhanced learning. Outdoor provisions include a large playing pitch, a playground, a garden area, an outdoor classroom and a multi‑sensory room, providing ample space for sport, play and experiential learning. Recent upgrades such as a new roof, learning support room and additional classrooms reflect the school’s commitment to maintaining up‑to‑date resources that meet the evolving needs of its pupils.
History
The local church served as a school until 1952, after which a dedicated school building was established with a single classroom. A second classroom was added in 1967. In August 2004 a prefabricated unit was installed to accommodate growing enrolments, followed by a further prefab in September 2006 when the school expanded to a three‑teacher model. Summer 2011 saw the roof replaced and the addition of a learning support room and staff room at the rear of the school. In September 2012 the school received funding for two new classrooms and extensive upgrades to existing facilities.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
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 Mhuire. 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has 19 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.