Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
NAVAN, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 194 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17520U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Robinstown National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Robinstown, Navan, County Meath. Established in 1946, the school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is valued. In addition to the mainstream classes, the school runs two Early Intervention Autism classes for 3‑5‑year‑old preschool children, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education and specialised support. The school’s vision emphasises a caring, loving Catholic ethos, promoting equal opportunities for children of all abilities, races and creeds. A focus on holistic development is evident through a range of activities, including assemblies, sports, green‑school initiatives and cultural events such as World Book Day and Christmas crafts. Modern facilities support both academic learning and extracurricular engagement, and the school maintains an up‑to‑date calendar, online payment system and a welcoming video for new families.
History
Scoil Mhuire, Robinstown NS was founded in 1946 as a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the Robinstown community in County Meath. Since its establishment, the school has expanded its provision to include early‑intervention autism classes, reinforcing its long‑standing commitment to inclusive education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has 194 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.