How many pupils go to Tarbert National School?

Tarbert National School has 133 pupils: 71 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Tarbert National School a mixed school?

Yes. Tarbert National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Tarbert National School?

Tarbert National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Tarbert National School teach through Irish?

No. Tarbert National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Tarbert National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Tarbert National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Tarbert National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tarbert National School's roll number, 18705O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Tarbert National School?

The closest is SN an Leana Mhoir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Tarbert National School

Tarbert, Co. Kerry

133 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Tarbert National School is a primary school in Tarbert, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 TW13). Catherine Heaphy is the principal of Tarbert National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 133
Boys and girls: Mixed · 71 boys, 62 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18705O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Tarbert National School?: Tarbert National School is a primary school in Tarbert, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 TW13).
Who is the principal of Tarbert National School?: Catherine Heaphy is the principal of Tarbert National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tarbert National School?: Tarbert National School has 133 pupils: 71 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tarbert National School a mixed school?: Yes. Tarbert National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tarbert National School?: Tarbert National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tarbert National School teach through Irish?: No. Tarbert National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tarbert National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Tarbert National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Tarbert National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tarbert National School's roll number, 18705O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tarbert National School?: The closest is SN an Leana Mhoir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Tarbert National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Tarbert National SchoolThis school		133	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Leana MhoirListowel	5.9 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Burrane NSKilrush	6.2 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Fergus Primary SchoolGlin	6.2 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Oilibhear NaofaBallylongford	7.6 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyguiltenane NSGlin	7.7 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Murhur NSMoyvane	7.8 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Chapel Street
Tarbert
Co. Kerry
V31TW13

Principal: Catherine Heaphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 068 36282
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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