Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 205 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 101 girls, 104 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17969U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Navan is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the centre of Navan town. It welcomes pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, including children from 29 different nationalities and members of the Travelling Community, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and inclusivity. The school follows a mixed‑ability model, with flexible grouping within each class to allow individual progress, and places a strong emphasis on Christian values, moral development and the holistic growth of each child – intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. The campus is spacious and secure, featuring two large tarmac‑adamant playgrounds, a green front area and two assembly halls (one for the junior and one for the senior section). Academic facilities include a fully equipped computer room with fifteen networked PCs, multiple resource rooms, and well‑appointed classrooms with adjoining wet areas for art activities. An on‑site autistic unit, established in 1999, provides specialised support while integrating many students into mainstream classes. A secure entry system, perimeter fence and ample car parking ensure safety for pupils and staff alike, while an active Parents’ Association and Board of Management encourage community involvement in school life.
History
The De La Salle Brothers founded the first school in Navan in 1917, later moving to the present senior site in 1957. After the brothers departed in 1976, the school has been staffed by lay teachers. Responding to town growth, the junior section opened in 1975, expanding the school to cater for boys and girls from Junior Infants through Sixth Class. Over the decades, thousands of pupils have been educated at Scoil Mhuire, and the school proudly acknowledges its notable alumni.
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 205 pupils enrolled, 101 girls and 104 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.