St Marys National School Touraneena
CLONMEL, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 33 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18779U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mary’s Touraneena National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. The school’s ethos is built around a holistic approach to development, aiming to nurture intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, emotional, moral, creative and cultural growth. High expectations are set for every pupil, encouraging independence, a love of learning and confidence through a supportive, inclusive environment. Special educational needs are embraced, with the school committed to securing the resources, structures and supports required for an inclusive education for all learners. The curriculum is complemented by a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, with regular self‑evaluation, timed arithmetic tests and the use of online programmes such as Mathletics. Enrichment activities include shared reading, maths games, and a range of sporting successes in camogie, hurling and athletics. The school also offers experiential learning through local tours and a school museum, fostering community links and a sense of social conscience among pupils. Modern classroom spaces, a dedicated special educational needs room and well‑equipped learning areas provide a safe and stimulating setting for children to thrive.
Applying to St Marys National School Touraneena
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 Marys National School Touraneena. 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 Marys National School Touraneena
How many pupils attend St Marys National School Touraneena?
St Marys National School Touraneena has 55 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 33 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys National School Touraneena a DEIS school?
No. St Marys National School Touraneena 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 Marys National School Touraneena?
St Marys National School Touraneena has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.