St Oliver Post Primary
Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 630 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 280 girls, 350 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71990R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Oliver Post Primary School is a state‑funded, co‑educational secondary school operating under the patronage of the Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB). The school delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, enabling pupils to explore subjects from the sciences and humanities to the arts and technology. Its commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the success of former pupils who have progressed into professional fields such as medicine, law, physiotherapy, psychology and actuarial science. The school’s ethos is rooted in the ETB core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. A caring, well‑ordered environment promotes justice, mutual respect, equality and tolerance, fostering a positive self‑image and confidence in learners. Modern learning spaces, including digital platforms such as a student portal, typing club, and a digital learning plan, support contemporary teaching methods and encourage student voice and wellbeing. Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community further enhance the supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of adult life.
Applying to St Oliver Post Primary
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
View St Oliver Post Primary's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Oliver Post Primary. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Oliver Post Primary
How many pupils attend St Oliver Post Primary?
St Oliver Post Primary has 630 pupils enrolled, 280 girls and 350 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Oliver Post Primary a DEIS school?
No. St Oliver Post Primary 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 Oliver Post Primary?
St Oliver Post Primary has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.