Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil
Borris, Carlow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 42 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17462J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Nais Mhichil is a small, co‑educational national school situated in the picturesque parish of St Mullins. With a current enrolment of 47 pupils and two mainstream teachers, the school offers a close‑knit learning community where each child receives personalised attention. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social development, fostering a balanced education that values both academic achievement and personal growth. A strong tradition of teaching and learning is complemented by a vibrant programme of sport and music, encouraging pupils to explore a range of extracurricular interests. The school benefits from a supportive parent body and a collaborative partnership between pupils, parents and staff, creating a safe and secure environment for learners of varying abilities and needs. Recent investment through a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan has equipped the school with laptops and Chromebooks, helping to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning opportunities for all students.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil
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 Mhichil. 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 Mhichil
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil has 42 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil 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 Mhichil?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhichil has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.