Presentation Convent (Jnr)
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 277 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 130 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 00934G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Convent Junior School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school in Mullingar, County Westmeath, serving children from Junior Infants to Second Class. The school provides a holistic education that nurtures spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical development. Its curriculum follows the Primary Schools’ Curriculum and is delivered by a highly experienced professional team who embed the values of kindness, respect and responsibility in everyday learning. The ethos is summed up in the motto “Together Everybody Achieves More” (TEAM), encouraging partnership between pupils, staff and parents to help each child reach their full potential. The junior school benefits from the wider Presentation Mullingar campus, which includes modern classrooms equipped with a wide range of educational software, two astroturf pitches marked for basketball and football, a large concert hall with a stage, and extensive PE equipment. These facilities support a vibrant programme of sport, music, drama and outdoor activities, fostering a safe, secure and meaningful learning environment. While rooted in a Catholic tradition, the school welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for pupils with special educational needs.
History
The Presentation Sisters arrived in Mullingar in 1825 and founded the present junior school as part of their long‑standing service to the town and surrounding area. The senior school was later established in 1957, continuing the Presentation ethos and values inherited from the founding sisters.
Applying to Presentation Convent (Jnr)
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 Presentation Convent (Jnr). 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 Presentation Convent (Jnr)
How many pupils attend Presentation Convent (Jnr)?
Presentation Convent (Jnr) has 277 pupils enrolled, 130 girls and 147 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Convent (Jnr) a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Convent (Jnr) 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 Presentation Convent (Jnr)?
Presentation Convent (Jnr) has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.