Two Mile House National School
Two Mile House, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 236 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 113 girls, 123 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17968S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Two Mile House National School is a Catholic primary school situated in Naas, County Kildare (Eircode W91YY75). It serves the local community with a welcoming ethos that emphasises respect, inclusivity and a love of learning. The school’s mission statement and ethos, highlighted on its website, focus on nurturing each child’s spiritual, social and academic development within a supportive, values‑based environment. The school operates a structured timetable that runs from 8.50 am to 1.30 pm for junior infants and 8.50 am to 2.30 pm for classes 1st‑6th, providing ample time for core subjects and a broad range of extra‑curricular activities. Through programmes such as Green Schools, Active Schools, Creative Schools and a vibrant Student Council, pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, teamwork and environmental awareness. The school also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including sports, arts and cultural projects, and maintains a clear set of policies and a parent‑area for uniform and association information, ensuring transparent communication with families.
Applying to Two Mile House 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
View Two Mile House National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Two Mile House National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Two Mile House National School
How many pupils attend Two Mile House National School?
Two Mile House National School has 236 pupils enrolled, 113 girls and 123 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Two Mile House National School a DEIS school?
No. Two Mile House 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 Two Mile House National School?
Two Mile House National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.