Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa
Tara, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 81 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17964K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rathfeigh National School (Scoil Mhuire Naofa Rathfeigh) is a vibrant primary school that places the well‑being and development of each child at the heart of its ethos. The school describes its mission as “cherishing childhood as the foundation of life by providing education in an open, nurturing, challenging and affirming environment that respects the uniqueness of each individual as they relate to each other, their teachers, their family, their community and their God.” This philosophy underpins a curriculum that balances literacy, numeracy and creative learning, reinforced by programmes such as the Lift‑Off to Literacy initiative and a dedicated multi‑sensory room that supports diverse learning needs. The school community is active and inclusive, with regular events that celebrate Irish culture and foster social interaction. Recent highlights include visits from the Intermediate Skryne Gaelic Football team, World Book Day activities, Pancake Tuesday celebrations and an annual Halloween Fancy Dress and Pumpkin Competition. These events, together with a lively news feed and a well‑maintained school calendar, illustrate a commitment to providing a rich, experiential education that encourages curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa
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 Naofa. 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 Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa has 81 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa 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 Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.