Holy Family Primary School
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 439 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 234 girls, 205 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17327D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Family Primary School is a vertical, co‑educational primary school in Mullingar, County Westmeath, offering 16 mainstream classes together with two dedicated ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values and a commitment to inclusivity, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to dream, believe, flourish and achieve their individual potential. The curriculum is broad and balanced, integrating core academic subjects with a rich programme of artistic, musical and sporting activities. State‑of‑the‑art high‑speed broadband, delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and funded by the EU’s Next Generation initiative, supports modern teaching methods and enhances digital literacy. Strong partnerships between home, school and the wider community underpin the school’s approach, fostering collaborative learning and responsible global citizenship.
History
The original Curraghmore school was built in 1884 and later closed, but its Catholic ethos and long tradition of delivering excellent education form the foundation of the present school. Holy Family Primary School was officially opened and blessed on 22 June 2022. It has been selected for a Next Generation EU‑funded project, providing high‑speed broadband connectivity as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Applying to Holy Family Primary 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 Holy Family Primary 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 Holy Family Primary School
How many pupils attend Holy Family Primary School?
Holy Family Primary School has 439 pupils enrolled, 234 girls and 205 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Family Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Holy Family Primary 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 Holy Family Primary School?
Holy Family Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.