St Saviours National School
Waterford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 330 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 153 girls, 177 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19511G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Saviours National School is a vibrant primary institution that welcomes children from Early Start through to 6th Class. The school places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning and personal growth, encouraging pupils to develop academically, socially and creatively within a supportive community environment. A distinctive feature of the school is its Early Start programme – the only Department of Education‑led, primary‑teacher‑run initiative in the South East – which is designed to give children the best possible foundation as they enter the primary system. The school’s facilities support a rich, well‑rounded curriculum. The Diegmann Library, opened in 2004, houses approximately 7,200 books and includes a dedicated junior storytelling room. Every class visits the library weekly to borrow and return books, fostering a love of reading from an early age. In addition to its extensive literary resources, the school offers a range of sports and extracurricular activities, providing pupils with opportunities to develop physical skills and teamwork. The educational approach combines a structured, teacher‑led framework with an ethos of “learning together”. By integrating the Early Start programme, a robust library service, and a broad extracurricular programme, St Saviours N.S. aims to nurture confident, inquisitive learners prepared for the challenges of later education.
Applying to St Saviours 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 Saviours 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 Saviours National School
How many pupils attend St Saviours National School?
St Saviours National School has 330 pupils enrolled, 153 girls and 177 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Saviours National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Saviours 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 Saviours National School?
St Saviours National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.