St Ibars National School
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 123 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18707S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Ibars National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Castlebridge, offering education from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school provides a structured, age‑appropriate curriculum that balances literacy, numeracy and creative subjects, supported by dedicated maths support material. A strong emphasis is placed on the holistic development of each pupil, with programmes that foster social, emotional and spiritual growth, including opportunities for communion and confirmation rites. The school environment is underpinned by a robust child‑safeguarding framework, reflected in its publicly available safeguarding statement. A vibrant Parents Council encourages active family involvement, while the Green Schools initiative promotes environmental awareness and sustainability. A range of extra‑curricular activities, such as sport and cultural events like Halloween, complement the academic programme, helping pupils develop confidence and teamwork skills. The school also maintains clear communication channels with families through its website and social media presence.
Applying to St Ibars 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 Ibars 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 Ibars National School
How many pupils attend St Ibars National School?
St Ibars National School has 223 pupils enrolled, 123 girls and 100 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Ibars National School a DEIS school?
No. St Ibars 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 Ibars National School?
St Ibars National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.