St Pauls Senior National School
Drogheda, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 466 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 225 girls, 241 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19678T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Paul’s Senior National School is a mixed primary school situated on Marley’s Lane in Rathmullan, Drogheda, County Louth. It provides education from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, catering for children aged four to twelve. The school follows the Irish national curriculum and places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment that nurtures both academic progress and personal development. The school offers specialised provision for pupils who need additional support, including a dedicated Reading Class and a Behavioural Class designed to address specific learning and social needs. An on‑site canteen supplies affordable hot meals each day, ensuring that children have access to nutritious food without leaving the campus. The school’s calendar runs from August to June, aligning with the national school year and providing a structured timetable for teaching, extracurricular activities and community events.
Applying to St Pauls Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior National School
How many pupils attend St Pauls Senior National School?
St Pauls Senior National School has 466 pupils enrolled, 225 girls and 241 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Pauls Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Pauls Senior 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 Pauls Senior National School?
St Pauls Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.