St Marys Collinstown National School
MULLINGAR, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 77 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16868J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mary’s National School, Collinstown is a co‑educational primary school situated in Collinstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 HEE3). Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, the school embraces a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community that respects diverse beliefs. The curriculum follows the national primary programme, delivering education from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, and places a strong emphasis on holistic development, moral values and community involvement. The school provides a supportive learning environment with dedicated provision for special educational needs, including specialised teachers and a team of special needs assistants. A well‑maintained campus accommodates a range of classroom settings and communal areas designed to encourage active learning and social interaction. Leadership is provided by a principal and a deputy principal, supported by a board of management that oversees health, safety, maintenance and community liaison, ensuring high standards of wellbeing and safety for all pupils.
Applying to St Marys Collinstown 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 Marys Collinstown 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 Marys Collinstown National School
How many pupils attend St Marys Collinstown National School?
St Marys Collinstown National School has 166 pupils enrolled, 77 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys Collinstown National School a DEIS school?
No. St Marys Collinstown 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 Marys Collinstown National School?
St Marys Collinstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.