How many pupils go to Holy Cross School?

Holy Cross School has 567 pupils: 297 boys and 270 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Holy Cross School a mixed school?

Yes. Holy Cross School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holy Cross School?

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

Does Holy Cross School teach through Irish?

No. Holy Cross School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holy Cross School a DEIS school?

No. Holy Cross School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Holy Cross School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Cross School's roll number, 19629G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Holy Cross School?

The closest is Glor na Mara NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Holy Cross School

Tramore, Co. Waterford

567 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Holy Cross School is a primary school in Tramore, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 E003). Donal Kelly is the principal of Holy Cross School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 567
Boys and girls: Mixed · 297 boys, 270 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19629G

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 Holy Cross School?: Holy Cross School is a primary school in Tramore, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 E003).
Who is the principal of Holy Cross School?: Donal Kelly is the principal of Holy Cross School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holy Cross School?: Holy Cross School has 567 pupils: 297 boys and 270 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holy Cross School a mixed school?: Yes. Holy Cross School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holy Cross School?: Holy Cross School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holy Cross School teach through Irish?: No. Holy Cross School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holy Cross School a DEIS school?: No. Holy Cross School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Holy Cross School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Cross School's roll number, 19629G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holy Cross School?: The closest is Glor na Mara NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holy Cross School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holy Cross SchoolThis school		567	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glor na Mara NSTramore	1.1 km	381	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tramore Educate Together National SchoolTramore	1.2 km	180	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil Philib BarúnAn Trá Mhór	1.6 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Fionnabhair NSTramore	4.4 km	172	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Dun AillDunhill	6.8 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile an BhuitléirighButlerstown	7.0 km	242	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballycarnane
Tramore
Co. Waterford
X91E003

Principal: Donal Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 381 036
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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