Duleek Girls National School
Meath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 343 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17840P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Duleek Girls National School (Scoil Bheinín Naofa Cailíní) is an all‑girls Catholic primary school serving the Duleek community with an enrolment of approximately 350 pupils. The school’s mission is to nurture the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of every child, providing a broad, balanced education within a caring and supportive environment. A focus on recognising individual talents enables pupils to achieve their full potential while fostering positive attitudes towards learning. The school benefits from modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated sports pitch and specialised spaces for music, drama and visual arts. The curriculum covers twelve core subjects – English, Irish, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Physical Education, SPHE and Religious Education – and is enhanced by digital learning platforms such as Seesaw (Junior Infants to Second Class) and Google Classroom (Third Class to Sixth Class). A rich programme of extracurricular activities, ranging from Gaelic football and basketball to yoga, quizzes and student council, complements the academic offering and promotes holistic development. Health and wellbeing are prioritised through a healthy eating policy with free hot lunches, strict nut‑free guidelines and regular parent‑teacher meetings. The school’s code of behaviour, robust child‑safeguarding procedures and active Parent’s Council further ensure a safe, inclusive and vibrant school community.
Applying to Duleek Girls 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
View Duleek Girls National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Duleek Girls National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Duleek Girls National School
How many pupils attend Duleek Girls National School?
Duleek Girls National School has 343 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Duleek Girls National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Duleek Girls National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Duleek Girls National School?
Duleek Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.