The Rower Mixed National School
Thomastown, Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 115 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15160G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Marymount National School, The Rower, is a mixed primary school that offers a learning environment beyond the ordinary. It embraces a wide range of learners, fostering academic achievement while also nurturing personal growth, confidence and self‑esteem. The school’s ethos is firmly rooted in Roman Catholic values, promoting the harmonious development of pupils’ intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions, and encouraging a strong relationship with God and the wider community. The curriculum is designed to help each child reach their full potential educationally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, preparing them to become confident, caring individuals capable of contributing positively to society. A dynamic and supportive community underpins school life, offering a welcoming atmosphere for students and families alike, and reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic development and moral responsibility.
Applying to The Rower Mixed 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 The Rower Mixed 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 The Rower Mixed National School
How many pupils attend The Rower Mixed National School?
The Rower Mixed National School has 115 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 52 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is The Rower Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. The Rower Mixed 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 The Rower Mixed National School?
The Rower Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.