St Abban's National School
Maganey, Laois
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 99 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17557U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Abbans National School is a small rural primary school situated in Killeen, Maganey, Co. Laois, catering for boys and girls from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school operates under Roman Catholic patronage and follows a holistic ethos that seeks the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of each pupil, with a strong emphasis on a living relationship with God and the wider community. The curriculum is enriched with a range of extra‑curricular programmes such as computer classes, drama, rugby, GAA, and music, and the school promotes an “Active School” philosophy where physical activity is valued and enjoyed by all pupils. The school community is inclusive, with a full‑time special educational needs (SEN) teacher and a shared SEN resource, supporting the diverse needs of its 104 pupils. Four teachers deliver the core programme, and the school has achieved four Green Flags, working towards a fifth, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. A supportive Parents Association and Board of Management foster a caring, secure environment where respect is taught and effort is recognised.
Applying to St Abban's National School
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 St Abban's National School. 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 St Abban's National School
How many pupils attend St Abban's National School?
St Abban's National School has 99 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 55 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Abban's National School a DEIS school?
No. St Abban's National School 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 St Abban's National School?
St Abban's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.