St. Mochta's National School
Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 181 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 82 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01553W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mochta’s National School is a primary‑level national school situated in the village of Louth, County Louth, Ireland. The school provides education for children in the local community, delivering the Irish national curriculum in a setting that aims to be welcoming and inclusive. Recent communication on the site highlights that the school has migrated its online presence to a new website (www.stmochtasnslouth.com), indicating an effort to keep families informed through modern digital channels. The school’s ethos centres on creating a supportive learning environment where pupils can develop both academically and socially. Emphasis is placed on nurturing curiosity, encouraging participation in a range of activities, and fostering a sense of community belonging. While specific facilities are not detailed on the site, the move to a dedicated web address suggests a commitment to accessibility and transparent communication with parents and stakeholders.
Applying to St. Mochta's 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. Mochta's 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. Mochta's National School
How many pupils attend St. Mochta's National School?
St. Mochta's National School has 181 pupils enrolled, 82 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Mochta's National School a DEIS school?
No. St. Mochta's 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. Mochta's National School?
St. Mochta's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.