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.

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

At a glance

Tarbert National School is a primary school in Tarbert, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 TW13). Tarbert National School has 133 pupils: 71 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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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).
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.
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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Chapel Street
Tarbert
Co. Kerry
V31TW13

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