Templeorum National School
Piltown, Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 38 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19267V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Templeorum National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in the village of Templeorum, near Piltown, County Kilkenny. The school operates from 9.15 am each morning, with infant classes finishing at 2.00 pm and the whole school closing at 2.55 pm. Guided by the motto “Every Child is Valued”, the school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and the holistic development of each pupil, fostering a supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, question and grow academically, socially and emotionally. The curriculum is delivered through a balanced programme that integrates the national primary syllabus with a range of enrichment activities, ensuring that learners acquire core skills in literacy, numeracy and science while also benefiting from creative arts, physical education and digital literacy. A robust framework of policies, including child protection, behaviour, anti‑bullying and relationships education, underpins the school’s commitment to safety and wellbeing. Close collaboration with parents and the wider community further enriches the learning experience, creating a vibrant, nurturing centre for early education.
Applying to Templeorum 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 Templeorum 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 Templeorum National School
How many pupils attend Templeorum National School?
Templeorum National School has 38 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Templeorum National School a DEIS school?
No. Templeorum 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 Templeorum National School?
Templeorum National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.