St Marys Primary School
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 409 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 199 girls, 210 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18381O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Mary’s Primary School, situated on College Street in Mullingar, County Westmeath, provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for children from preschool through to sixth class. The school’s ethos centres on creating a happy, caring community where pupils are encouraged to maximise their potential academically, socially and creatively. A broad curriculum is delivered across well‑equipped classrooms, with dedicated spaces for art, science and literacy that support hands‑on learning and enquiry‑based projects. The school places a strong emphasis on whole‑child development, fostering confidence and resilience through a range of extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. Regular news updates highlight student achievements in areas such as visual arts, report writing and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to a balanced education that values both academic rigour and personal growth. Parents and staff work together to ensure a supportive atmosphere, aiming to give every child the widest possible educational experience.
Applying to St Marys Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School
How many pupils attend St Marys Primary School?
St Marys Primary School has 409 pupils enrolled, 199 girls and 210 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Marys Primary 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 Marys Primary School?
St Marys Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.