Presentation Senior School Mullingar
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 307 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 152 girls, 155 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18212O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Senior School, Scoil na Maighdine Muire, is a co‑educational Catholic secondary school situated in the heart of Mullingar (An Muileann gCearr). It provides education for pupils from third to sixth class and includes a dedicated autism unit for children aged four to twelve. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Presentation tradition, emphasising holistic development, spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical, within a supportive, values‑based community. The learning environment combines modern classrooms equipped with a wide range of educational software and well‑maintained sports facilities. Two Astroturf pitches marked for basketball and football, a large concert hall with stage, and extensive PE equipment support a broad curriculum and extra‑curricular activities. The campus benefits from its central location, being within walking distance of the town library, arts centre, swimming pool, tennis club, cathedral, barracks, fire and Garda stations, and the Royal Canal, allowing easy access to community resources. A committed Board of Management and enthusiastic staff strive to uphold the Presentation values, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential while respecting the school’s Catholic heritage.
History
The Presentation Sisters arrived in Mullingar in 1825 and established the original junior school. Building on this legacy, Presentation Senior School was founded by the Presentation Order in 1957, continuing the Sisters’ long tradition of service to the town and surrounding areas.
Applying to Presentation Senior School Mullingar
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 Senior School Mullingar. 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 Senior School Mullingar
How many pupils attend Presentation Senior School Mullingar?
Presentation Senior School Mullingar has 307 pupils enrolled, 152 girls and 155 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Presentation Senior School Mullingar a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Senior School Mullingar 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 Senior School Mullingar?
Presentation Senior School Mullingar has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.