Tarbert National School
Tarbert, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 133 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 62 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18705O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tarbert National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Tarbert, County Kerry (V31 TW13). It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, offering a broad curriculum that balances traditional literacy and numeracy with creative and practical activities. Pupils engage in structured literacy games, phonics treasure hunts and regular handwriting practice, while maths games and hands‑on measuring tasks develop numeracy skills. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, organising visits to local community sites such as the post office and inviting local musicians to conduct drumming and tin‑whistle sessions. Technology is integrated into daily lessons, with tablets and laptops used across the Senior Infants and First Class to support interactive learning. The school fosters a vibrant community spirit through a range of extracurricular events. Regular activities include reading‑buddy schemes, science weeks, sports sessions (including daily laps and weekly football), and seasonal celebrations such as Halloween hooleys and winter art projects. These initiatives encourage teamwork, cultural appreciation and physical wellbeing. The school’s facilities support both indoor and outdoor learning, with classroom spaces equipped for digital learning and access to local outdoor areas for sports and environmental projects.
Applying to Tarbert 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Tarbert 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 Tarbert National School
How many pupils attend Tarbert National School?
Tarbert National School has 133 pupils enrolled, 62 girls and 71 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tarbert National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Tarbert 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 Tarbert National School?
Tarbert National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.