Scoil Mhuire
Newbridge, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 389 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 178 girls, 211 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19452Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a co‑educational primary school under Catholic patronage, serving a vibrant community of over 415 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on a caring, inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development. A strong partnership between parents, staff and the Board of Management underpins a collaborative approach to learning, ensuring regular communication and shared responsibility for student progress. The campus combines modern and purpose‑built facilities. Sixteen general classrooms, two fully equipped P.E. halls with stage, lighting and sound, and a state‑of‑the‑art ASD classroom support a broad curriculum. Additional resources include six learning‑support rooms, a Home/School/Community Liaison office, a parents’ room, a breakfast/homework suite and extensive storage. Outdoor provision features owned playing fields with dressing rooms and a newly constructed 400 m all‑weather running track. A wide range of extra‑curricular programmes, sport, drama, music and clubs, complement the academic programme, fostering holistic education and community spirit.
History
Scoil Mhuire was founded in 1975 as the first large co‑educational primary school in an urban Irish setting, opening with 600 pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class across 25 classes. In 1976 the school was divided into Junior and Senior sections in line with Department of Education policy. Today the school caters to children from 3rd to 6th class, with an enrolment of approximately 430 pupils and a staff team that includes specialist teachers and support personnel.
Applying to Scoil 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 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 389 pupils enrolled, 178 girls and 211 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil 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 Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.