St Davids National School
Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 98 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11893G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. David’s National School is a small, five‑teacher Church of Ireland primary school situated on the Piper’s Hill Education Campus in Naas, County Kildare. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath and Kildare and follows the Irish Primary Curriculum, delivering a child‑centred education that balances structured learning with age‑appropriate personal freedom. Emphasis is placed on the core values of honesty, fairness, respect and inclusivity, fostering a caring environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and spiritually. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Anglican tradition, yet it welcomes children of all faiths and none, promoting a community spirit that values diversity. Small class sizes enable close pupil‑staff relationships and strong parental involvement, while a range of extra‑curricular activities supports the development of talents and interests beyond the classroom. Facilities include dedicated learning spaces, a playground with supervised breaks, and access to modern resources through the Aladdin Connect app for communication and homework tracking.
Applying to St Davids 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 Davids 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 Davids National School
How many pupils attend St Davids National School?
St Davids National School has 98 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 53 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Davids National School a DEIS school?
No. St Davids 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 Davids National School?
St Davids National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.