St Patrick's National School
Edenderry, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 192 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 122 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18364O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Patrick’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Edenderry, a large town in east County Offaly. The school welcomes children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, providing a nurturing environment that aims to enable each child to enjoy a full childhood while equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for further education and adult life. Its mission statement emphasises holistic development, encouraging pupils to become well‑rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society. The curriculum is complemented by a range of extra‑curricular activities that reflect the school’s commitment to a broad, balanced education. Students can take part in an Art Club, various sports programmes and a Green School initiative, fostering creativity, physical wellbeing and environmental awareness. The school maintains an up‑to‑date calendar and active communication channels, including a Twitter feed, to keep families informed of events and opportunities throughout the academic year.
Applying to St Patrick'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 Patrick'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 Patrick's National School
How many pupils attend St Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has 192 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 122 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Patrick'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 Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.