St Matthews Mixed National School
Ballymahon, Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 373 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 177 girls, 196 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20128O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Matthew’s Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ballymahon, County Longford. The school provides a welcoming environment for children from junior infants to sixth class, offering a balanced curriculum that combines academic learning with a strong emphasis on personal development and community involvement. A variety of extracurricular activities are highlighted on the site, including tag rugby sessions, artistic projects through the Longford Lights programme, and outdoor experiences such as kayaking for sixth‑class pupils. These initiatives reflect the school’s commitment to fostering teamwork, creativity and physical wellbeing alongside classroom learning. The school maintains an active communication channel with families, featuring a dedicated Parents Area, regular newsletters, and up‑to‑date news items that celebrate student achievements and school events. Enrolment for the September 2026 intake is currently open, and the school observes a mid‑term break in February, demonstrating a structured academic calendar that balances instruction with well‑deserved rest periods.
Applying to St Matthews Mixed 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 Matthews Mixed 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 Matthews Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Matthews Mixed National School?
St Matthews Mixed National School has 373 pupils enrolled, 177 girls and 196 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Matthews Mixed National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Matthews Mixed 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 Matthews Mixed National School?
St Matthews Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.