Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig
Slane, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 254 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 118 girls, 136 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18040L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Patrick’s National School, Slane, is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the parish of Slane, Co. Meath, under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath. The school welcomes children of all faiths and none, providing a holistic education that balances academic learning with spiritual, moral, physical and cultural development. The full primary curriculum is delivered alongside a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including music, Gaelic football, athletics, quizzes and creative projects, fostering curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The school operates eleven classrooms ranging from Junior Infants to 6th class, plus a dedicated autism class, and is supported by a specialist Special Education Team and Special Needs Assistants who develop individual plans for pupils with additional needs. Facilities include a well‑maintained outdoor learning area, a school garden, and a unique “school hens” programme that encourages responsibility and connection with nature. Safety is prioritised through a perimeter fence, controlled entry points and a traffic warden system, while strong parent partnership is promoted via a Parents’ Association, regular communication channels and a welcoming open‑day programme.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig
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 Naomh Padraig. 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 Naomh Padraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig has 254 pupils enrolled, 118 girls and 136 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig 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 Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.