Culmullen National School
DRUMREE, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 119 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17312N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Culmullen National School is a rural Roman Catholic primary school situated in the heart of County Meath. The school’s educational philosophy embraces the holistic development of each pupil, aiming to nurture intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual growth. A strong emphasis is placed on providing a happy, safe and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential through a balanced programme of academic and extracurricular activities. The school is well‑equipped with modern learning resources, including interactive whiteboards and flatscreens in every classroom and access to iPads and Chromebooks for all classes. Extensive sports facilities comprise a school hall, basketball courts, a football pitch, and a range of team sports such as Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, basketball, rounders, athletics and rugby. Additional amenities feature a library, a sensory room and garden, a STEM playground, and a newly purchased suite of equipment for PE, maths and science. A vibrant programme of initiatives, including Green Schools, Pride of Place, drama, choir, Zumba, tennis, stretching, and various clubs, further enriches the pupil experience and promotes community involvement.
Applying to Culmullen National School
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 Culmullen National School. 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 Culmullen National School
How many pupils attend Culmullen National School?
Culmullen National School has 119 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 66 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Culmullen National School a DEIS school?
No. Culmullen National School 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 Culmullen National School?
Culmullen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.