St Stephens National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 805 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 413 girls, 392 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20179I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Stephen’s National School is a Catholic primary school that provides a caring, nurturing environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school’s ethos centres on partnership between teachers and parents, fostering a collaborative community where the well‑being and holistic development of each pupil are paramount. A broad, diverse curriculum is delivered, with particular emphasis on the new mathematics curriculum, bilingual language development in English and Irish, and the introduction of a modern programme that includes Spanish for senior classes. The school promotes a values‑led education, embedding kindness, respect and dignity throughout daily life. Well‑being initiatives such as the BíCineálta programme, student‑led councils, anti‑bullying teams and a strong focus on STEM, coding and Green School projects encourage active participation and personal responsibility. A vibrant sporting programme offers football, basketball and Olympic handball, while creative arts, music and drama enrich the cultural experience. Facilities cater for distinct class groups – Infants, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, as well as specialised groups like Cáirde and Sonas – supporting a well‑rounded educational experience.
Applying to St Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens National School
How many pupils attend St Stephens National School?
St Stephens National School has 805 pupils enrolled, 413 girls and 392 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Stephens National School a DEIS school?
No. St Stephens 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 Stephens National School?
St Stephens National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.