St Pauls National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 761 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 374 girls, 387 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19671F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Paul’s Primary School is a vibrant Catholic‑ethos primary school serving over 700 pupils with a dedicated team of 38 teaching staff, special‑needs assistants and ancillary personnel. The school embraces diversity in race, culture, religion, gender and ability, fostering a warm, respectful and welcoming community where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a broad curriculum that includes core subjects, music, drama, art and a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes designed to nurture individual talents and promote wellbeing. The school operates from a state‑of‑the‑art campus opened in 2020, featuring 32 modern classrooms and a two‑room Special Unit. Technological integration is central to learning, with frequent access to full class sets of Chromebooks and iPads. Extensive sports facilities include indoor halls, four basketball courts, a full‑size all‑weather pitch (completed 2021/2022) and well‑equipped playgrounds, complemented by a rich selection of PE equipment. Musical education is supported by a variety of instruments and resources, and an after‑school programme provides additional enrichment opportunities for pupils.
History
The original school block for St Paul’s Primary School was laid in 1980 and completed in 1981 at a cost of £635,000. In May 2019 the sod was turned for a brand‑new building on the site of the former football pitch. This new facility, comprising 32 classrooms, a two‑room Special Unit and modern amenities, was constructed at a cost of over €9 million and opened in 2020, marking a significant development in the school’s history.
Applying to St Pauls 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 Pauls 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 Pauls National School
How many pupils attend St Pauls National School?
St Pauls National School has 761 pupils enrolled, 374 girls and 387 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Pauls National School a DEIS school?
No. St Pauls 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 Pauls National School?
St Pauls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.