St Conleths National School
Carbury, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 278 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 135 girls, 143 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18449W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Conleth’s National School, situated in Derrinturn, County Kildare, is a Roman Catholic primary school that welcomes children from Junior Infants through Sixth Class. The school’s ethos is built around the motto *Ar Aghaidh le Chéile* – “Forward Together” – reflecting a collaborative community of pupils, staff, parents, the parish and the wider locality. A strong emphasis is placed on creating a happy, inclusive and holistic learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported, and where individual gifts and talents are nurtured to develop confident, compassionate and well‑rounded individuals. The curriculum is delivered across a range of classes (Junior Infants A & B, Senior Infants A & B, and First through Sixth classes) and is complemented by specialised programmes such as Accelerated and Digital learning initiatives. The school maintains close links with the local parish and community, and offers additional services including a Breakfast Club and a Home‑School Liaison Community Officer, reinforcing its role as a community hub. Modern teaching approaches are blended with respect for the long tradition of education in Derrinturn, ensuring pupils benefit from both contemporary resources and a supportive, values‑driven atmosphere.
Applying to St Conleths 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 St Conleths 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 St Conleths National School
How many pupils attend St Conleths National School?
St Conleths National School has 278 pupils enrolled, 135 girls and 143 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Conleths National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Conleths National School 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 St Conleths National School?
St Conleths National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.