Drumbaragh National School
Kells, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 83 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10801Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumbaragh National School is a primary‑level national school situated in Drumbaragh, Kells, County Meath (Eircode A82 NP98). The school’s ethos centres on the belief that every child possesses limitless potential. By fostering a close partnership with parents, the school creates a child‑centred learning environment that nurtures curiosity, encourages independent thought and safeguards the formative primary years. The curriculum is delivered with an emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with opportunities for creative expression and practical exploration. Facilities are designed to support this approach, providing safe, well‑equipped classrooms and dedicated spaces for play and collaborative projects. The school’s commitment to a supportive, inclusive atmosphere aims to inspire confidence and a lifelong love of learning in its pupils.
Applying to Drumbaragh 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 Drumbaragh 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 Drumbaragh National School
How many pupils attend Drumbaragh National School?
Drumbaragh National School has 83 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumbaragh National School a DEIS school?
No. Drumbaragh 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 Drumbaragh National School?
Drumbaragh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.