Tombrack NS, Ferns, Co. Wexford was established in April 1908 Tombrack NS, under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns is situated in Ferns Parish and caters for 50 pupils approximately. On completion of their education in Tombrack NS, pupils transfer to FCJ Secondary school and Bunclody Vocational College or other schools at the discretion of parents/guardians.

Tombrack NS, Ferns, Co. Wexford is a Roman Catholic School.

“A Roman Catholic School (which is established in connection with the Minister) aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the person of the pupil: intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual, including a living relationship with God and with other people.  The school models and promotes a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The Catholic school provides Religious Education for the pupils in accordance with the doctrines, practices and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and promotes the formation of the pupils in the Catholic Faith” – Schedule of a Roman Catholic School.

The school caters for the full range of classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.  It is an inclusive school and caters for children of all abilities.  There are 2 full time teachers including the Principal and 2 shared support teachers employed in the school.  1 part time secretary and 1 part-time Caretaker/cleaner are employed.

Tombrack NS operates in accordance with the Rules for National Schools and Departmental Circulars, Diocesan Policies for Primary School and is funded by grants.  Staff are resourced by the Department of Education and Skills.  The school is subject to The Education Act (1998), The Education Welfare Act (2000), The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (2004) equality law and other relevant legislation.

Tombrack NS follows the curricular programmes laid down by the Department of Education and Skills.