Scoil Mhuire Coole
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 14 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 5 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 03936C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, An Chúil, is a primary school under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath, situated in Co. Meath. While the school embraces a Catholic ethos, it explicitly welcomes children of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community. The teaching provision consists of two mainstream class teachers and a dedicated special education teacher, with classes organised between the mainstream teachers to support differentiated learning. The school is recognised as a Green School, holding three Green Flags, and operates as a health‑promoting school. It consistently achieves the Discover Primary Science and Maths Award each year and delivers the national *Stay Safe* programme, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and pupil wellbeing. Participation in the Department of Education’s Wellbeing Policy Action Research Project further demonstrates a proactive approach to mental health and holistic development. Facilities support these initiatives, providing a safe, environmentally conscious environment that encourages curiosity, health, and community involvement.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Coole
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 Mhuire Coole. 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 Mhuire Coole
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Coole?
Scoil Mhuire Coole has 14 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 5 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Coole a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire Coole 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 Mhuire Coole?
Scoil Mhuire Coole has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.