Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig
Killucan, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 74 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08100U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
S N Pádraig, also known as Edmonton National School, is a primary school situated in the village of Edmonton, Killucan, County Westmeath. As a Catholic national school it serves the local community, offering education to children from early childhood through the junior cycle. The school operates under the guidance of a Board of Management and works closely with the parish, reflecting a strong community ethos and a commitment to nurturing both academic and personal growth. The school provides a range of resources to support learning and engagement, including an up‑to‑date calendar of events, regular newsletters, and a photo and video gallery that showcase pupil activities and achievements. Parents are actively involved through a dedicated Parents’ Association, and the school maintains clear communication channels via its website, where staff information, policies and downloadable documents are readily accessible. Admissions are managed online via a dedicated application portal, with notices and policy documents made available through the site. The school’s facilities are designed to create a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, complemented by modern teaching resources and a focus on community participation.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Phadraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig has 74 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig 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 Phadraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.