St Mura'S National School
BUNCRANA, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 26 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16854V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mura’s National School is a small, Church of Ireland primary school that embraces a whole‑person approach to learning. The ethos centres on nurturing moral, intellectual, personal and social development within a safe, caring and child‑centred environment. Pupils are encouraged to develop self‑confidence, self‑esteem and a healthy lifestyle while engaging with a broad curriculum that extends beyond the core subjects to include artistic expression, scientific inquiry and environmental awareness. Religious Education occupies a central place in the timetable, fostering spiritual growth and respect for diverse beliefs, and the school’s values of honesty, justice and civic responsibility are woven into everyday practice. The school’s intimate size allows for close teacher‑pupil relationships and strong bonds among classmates, creating a warm, family‑like atmosphere. Strong links with the local parish and community mean that students regularly participate in local initiatives, competitions and projects, reinforcing social responsibility and global awareness. Parents are welcomed as partners in education, with opportunities for involvement that support the school’s vision of a collaborative, inclusive learning community.
Applying to St Mura'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 Mura'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 Mura'S National School
How many pupils attend St Mura'S National School?
St Mura'S National School has 26 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Mura'S National School a DEIS school?
No. St Mura'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 Mura'S National School?
St Mura'S National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.