St John The Baptist Boys National School
Cashel, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 268 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20155R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John the Baptist Boys National School is an all‑boys primary school situated on Old Road in Cashel, County Tipperary. Operating under the patronage of the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, the school embraces a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all denominations, reflecting the pluralist nature of contemporary Irish society. The curriculum is delivered in a safe, friendly and stimulating environment that prioritises basic moral values, respect, truth and equality, and celebrates cultural diversity and individual differences. The school provides a full primary programme from Junior Infants through to Fifth Class, with dedicated classroom spaces for each year group. A broad range of extracurricular activities enriches the pupils’ experience, including chess clubs, sports days, assemblies and community events such as the Joy Ceremony. Resources such as the Accelerated Reader programme, special education support, and comprehensive safeguarding policies underpin a holistic approach to learning, aiming to develop confidence, self‑esteem, communication skills and each child’s full potential.
Applying to St John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist Boys National School
How many pupils attend St John The Baptist Boys National School?
St John The Baptist Boys National School has 268 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St John The Baptist Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St John The Baptist Boys 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 John The Baptist Boys National School?
St John The Baptist Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.