Virginia Mixed National School
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 463 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 228 girls, 235 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16083T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mary’s National School is situated in the picturesque town of Virginia, County Cavan. The mixed primary school places a strong emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. A broad curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including annual science fairs, STEM weeks, cycling and archery programmes, and regular visits to the local library. The school also celebrates Irish language and culture through events such as *Seachtain na Gaeilge*, encouraging pupils to use Gaeilge in everyday activities. Environmental stewardship is a core value; the school has been awarded four Green Flags and an Active Flag in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and active play. Sporting achievement is also prominent, with numerous county and provincial titles across a variety of disciplines. Resources for both junior and senior classes are made readily available through online Padlet links for maths, literacy and World Book Day materials, supporting a modern, technology‑enhanced approach to learning.
Applying to Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Virginia Mixed National School?
Virginia Mixed National School has 463 pupils enrolled, 228 girls and 235 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Virginia Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Virginia 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 Virginia Mixed National School?
Virginia Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.