St Fintans Boys School
Mountrath, Laois
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07636K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Fintan’s Boys National School is an all‑boys, Catholic primary school situated on Newline Road in Mountrath, County Laois. As a DEIS Band 1 institution it delivers a high standard of education within a caring, inclusive environment, promoting respect, responsibility and a love of learning. The school serves pupils from Junior Infants through to 6th class and places particular emphasis on partnership with parents and the wider community to equip children with the skills and values needed for future success. The school’s provision includes five mainstream classrooms, two dedicated autism classes – Le Chéile – and a robust special‑education team comprising three special‑education teachers and nine special‑needs assistants. This specialist support, together with a Home‑School Community Liaison Teacher, ensures that learners of all abilities receive tailored assistance. The campus, built in 1976, accommodates these teaching spaces alongside essential ancillary facilities such as a caretaker’s office, cleaning services and administrative support, creating a well‑rounded setting for academic and personal development.
History
St Fintan’s B.N.S. was constructed in 1976 and operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. It has since developed into a DEIS Band 1 primary school offering mainstream and specialised autism classes.
Applying to St Fintans Boys 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 Fintans Boys 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 Fintans Boys School
How many pupils attend St Fintans Boys School?
St Fintans Boys School has 108 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Fintans Boys School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Fintans Boys 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 Fintans Boys School?
St Fintans Boys School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.