St Colmans National School
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 445 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 215 girls, 230 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19650U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Colman’s National School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in the Bellview area of Mullingar, County Westmeath, beside St Paul’s Church on the Delvin Road. Founded in 1979, the school serves children from Junior Infants through Sixth Class, offering a nurturing environment that balances academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal development. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, *DORAS FEASA FIAFRAÍ* – “The door to knowledge is enquiry” – which underpins a holistic approach to learning where curiosity and self‑worth are encouraged. The curriculum is broad and varied, integrating creative arts, sport and a range of extra‑curricular activities to foster well‑rounded growth. Modern teaching methodologies and resources are employed to support high academic achievement, while daily classroom practice promotes a positive, inclusive atmosphere. Facilities support this vision, with dedicated spaces for music, drama and physical education, enabling pupils to explore talents such as performance, as demonstrated by recent school productions. The school’s active participation in community initiatives, including Green Schools and local competitions, further enriches the pupil experience.
Applying to St Colmans 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 Colmans 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 Colmans National School
How many pupils attend St Colmans National School?
St Colmans National School has 445 pupils enrolled, 215 girls and 230 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Colmans National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Colmans National School 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 St Colmans National School?
St Colmans National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.