Scoil Phadraig
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 88 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19008U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Phádraig, also known as Milltown National School, is a small, mixed‑gender primary school situated in the parish of Milltown, County Westmeath, on the Ballymahon Road, approximately 10 km from Mullingar. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, with a current roll of about 90 pupils supported by a dedicated team of five teachers. Its educational ethos combines a strong foundation in the Irish primary curriculum with a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities, ranging from STEM initiatives such as Lego League and VEX Robotics to music, drama and sport, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, creativity and collaborative skills. The school benefits from a convenient location opposite St Matthew’s Church and is well‑connected by two daily bus routes, one linking directly with Mullingar town. Facilities include purpose‑built classrooms for each class level, a multipurpose hall used for performances and assemblies, and access to outdoor play areas that support physical education and community events. Through regular newsletters, newsletters and a lively online presence, Scoil Phádraig keeps parents and the wider community informed about student achievements and upcoming events, fostering a close‑knit, supportive school community.
History
Scoil Phádraig was established in 1965 and has since served the Milltown community as the local national (primary) school.
Applying to Scoil 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Phadraig. 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 Phadraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has 88 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil 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 Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.