Whitechurch National School Ceapach
Cappagh, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 104 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 58 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18108T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Whitechurch National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in the parish of Ballinameela. Recent investment in refurbishment, extension and information‑and‑communication technology has created a spacious, modern and bright learning environment equipped with the latest classroom technology. The school offers a secure and happy setting where pupils benefit from a wide range of educational projects and initiatives that promote both academic and personal development. The school enjoys extensive facilities, including a community pitch, a sports hall, a well‑stocked library and up‑to‑date IT resources. Extra‑curricular programmes encompass gymnastics, athletics, drama, GAA, modern foreign language studies, Junior Entrepreneur activities, Green Schools projects and Science Foundation of Ireland awards. Recent additions such as a GP hall, a dedicated SET (Special Educational Needs and Talent) room and extra classrooms further enhance the school’s capacity to support diverse learning needs.
History
The original school was built in the 1870s, with the present building erected in 1956 containing two classrooms while the older structure served as a multipurpose hall. A prefab was added in the late 1960s and the old school was closed. In the 1970s another prefab was installed following the amalgamation with Killeshal NS. The 1991 extension introduced the current 3rd‑4th and 5th‑6th classrooms, and the prefabs were removed. A 2005 renovation added a GP hall and secretary’s office, and in 2007 a further classroom and a SET room were constructed, giving the school its present layout.
Applying to Whitechurch National School Ceapach
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 Whitechurch National School Ceapach. 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 Whitechurch National School Ceapach
How many pupils attend Whitechurch National School Ceapach?
Whitechurch National School Ceapach has 104 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 58 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Whitechurch National School Ceapach a DEIS school?
No. Whitechurch National School Ceapach 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 Whitechurch National School Ceapach?
Whitechurch National School Ceapach has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.