St Oliver's National School
Drogheda, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 353 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 165 girls, 188 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20349H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Oliver’s National School is a co‑educational primary school that operates a vertical model, bringing together children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class under one roof. Founded in 2010, the school is under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Armagh and is situated on the outskirts of Drogheda, providing a welcoming community setting for families in the area. The school’s curriculum is complemented by a range of supportive programmes, including Reading Recovery for early literacy development, a Junior Infants virtual tour to familiarise new pupils with the learning environment, and a dedicated transition pathway for students moving from Sixth Class to post‑primary education. Additional resources such as a school traffic management plan, uniform guidelines and a parents’ association demonstrate a holistic approach to student welfare, safety and community involvement. St Oliver’s places a strong emphasis on fostering a nurturing ethos rooted in its Catholic patronage, while also encouraging active participation through clubs, sports and extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and social responsibility.
Applying to St Oliver'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 Oliver'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 Oliver's National School
How many pupils attend St Oliver's National School?
St Oliver's National School has 353 pupils enrolled, 165 girls and 188 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Oliver's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Oliver's 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 Oliver's National School?
St Oliver's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.