St. Corban's Boys National School
Naas, Kildare
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 460 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17254C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Corban’s Boys National School is a Catholic‑ethos primary school situated in Naas, County Kildare. The school places a strong emphasis on respect, kindness, honesty, forgiveness and responsibility, fostering a warm, inclusive community where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Learning is approached holistically, with a focus on building confidence, lifelong curiosity and active citizenship. The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, STEM projects and cultural events, all designed to nurture a love of learning in a safe and happy environment. The school is preparing for a major transition, welcoming girls for the first time in September 2026 and moving into a new purpose‑built facility. The upcoming building will provide 16–24 mainstream classrooms, a dedicated Special Needs Unit, a sports hall, a library/computer room and learning support rooms. Plans also include an all‑weather pitch, additional play areas, soft‑play spaces for infants, a sensory garden and other amenities that will further enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
History
St Corban’s Boys National School opened in 1954 on a site known as Brannigan’s Field, replacing the Christian Brothers School at the Moat and the Green School on Kilcullen Road. The school expanded rapidly, attracting families from across Ireland and abroad, including Brazil and Russia. Christian Brothers’ direct involvement ended in 1997 with the retirement of Brother Brennan, though the Brothers’ ethos of quality education remains integral to the school’s identity. Recent years have seen significant growth, a new school building project and the forthcoming reconfiguration from a boys‑only to a co‑educational institution.
Applying to St. Corban's 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 St. Corban's 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 St. Corban's Boys National School
How many pupils attend St. Corban's Boys National School?
St. Corban's Boys National School has 460 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Corban's Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. St. Corban's 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 St. Corban's Boys National School?
St. Corban's Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.