Naomh Iosef National School
Killucan, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 285 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 145 girls, 140 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18640M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Joseph’s National School in Rathwire offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and spiritually. While the school embraces children of all faiths, it maintains a Catholic ethos under the patronage of the local bishop, fostering a values‑based education that promotes respect, compassion and community involvement. The curriculum is delivered with a focus on nurturing each child’s full potential, supported by a strong partnership between staff, parents and the wider community as outlined in the school’s mission statement. The school benefits from modern facilities, including high‑speed broadband connectivity provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the national recovery and resilience plan. This enables the integration of digital resources into everyday learning and supports a range of after‑school activities that enrich the pupil experience. Prospective families can enrol online, explore a virtual tour of the school, and engage with the school’s fundraising initiatives, all of which reflect a vibrant, forward‑looking community.
Applying to Naomh Iosef 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 Naomh Iosef 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 Naomh Iosef National School
How many pupils attend Naomh Iosef National School?
Naomh Iosef National School has 285 pupils enrolled, 145 girls and 140 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Iosef National School a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Iosef 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 Naomh Iosef National School?
Naomh Iosef National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.