Villierstown National School
Cappoquin, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 17 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 8 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07737Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Villierstown National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Villierstown, Cappoquin, County Waterford. The school operates with a small‑class ethos, employing two classroom teachers, a part‑time special‑education teacher and a special needs assistant, which enables a low pupil‑to‑staff ratio and a focus on personalised learning. Its mission is to provide a well‑ordered, caring, happy and secure environment that meets the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child, underpinned by a Catholic ethos that respects all other religions. The school’s motto, “Together we Grow”, reflects its commitment to collective development and gender equality among pupils and staff. The campus benefits from extensive open green spaces that encourage outdoor play and physical activity. A dedicated media room equipped with a microphone and a green‑screen recording facility supports creative projects such as the annual Christmas show and a yearly podcast series produced by the 6th‑class pupils, giving students hands‑on experience in multimedia production and communication. These facilities, together with strong parental involvement through the Parents Association, aim to enhance self‑esteem, responsibility and respect for people and property within the school community.
Applying to Villierstown 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 Villierstown 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 Villierstown National School
How many pupils attend Villierstown National School?
Villierstown National School has 17 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 8 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Villierstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Villierstown 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 Villierstown National School?
Villierstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.