Streamstown Mixed National School
Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 107 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15291V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Streamstown Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural community of Streamstown, County Westmeath, close to the historic Hill of Uisneach. It offers a Christian‑based, caring environment for children from junior infants to sixth class, delivering the Irish national curriculum with a broad‑based programme that balances literacy, numeracy, science, the arts and physical education. The school’s ethos celebrates each child’s uniqueness and aims to develop confident, inquisitive learners equipped for a rapidly changing society, while fostering strong partnership and communication with parents. Recent development work has expanded the learning environment: a new classroom, a dedicated learning‑support room, a disabled‑access toilet and a modern reception area were added in 2019, complementing earlier extensions such as a third classroom (2011) and a prefabricated building (2001). These facilities support inclusive education and provide a secure yet challenging setting where pupils can explore, collaborate and take part in a range of extracurricular activities, from science clubs to green‑school initiatives.
History
Streamstown National School was established following a 1861 petition by Rev. James Corcoran to the Commissioners of National Education, resulting in the construction of a two‑room school with two teachers. The original building helped reduce illiteracy in the area, though instruction was delivered through English, contributing to a decline in the Irish language. By 1900 the structure was deteriorating, and a new building was completed in 1902, which remains in use today. The school expanded in the early 2000s with a third mainstream teacher (2001) and a prefabricated annex, added a third classroom in 2011, and in spring 2019 further developed the site with a new classroom, learning‑support room, disabled toilet and reception area.
Applying to Streamstown Mixed 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 Streamstown Mixed 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 Streamstown Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Streamstown Mixed National School?
Streamstown Mixed National School has 107 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Streamstown Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Streamstown Mixed 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 Streamstown Mixed National School?
Streamstown Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.