How many pupils go to Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli has 294 pupils: 287 boys and 7 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli a mixed school?

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli's roll number, 05630L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?

The closest is St Marys Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli

Trim, Co. Meath

294 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli is a primary school in Trim, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 FK19). Brid Gorry is the principal of Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 294
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 287 boys, 7 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05630L

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?: Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli is a primary school in Trim, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 FK19).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?: Brid Gorry is the principal of Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?: Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli has 294 pupils: 287 boys and 7 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli a mixed school?: Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?: Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli's roll number, 05630L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli?: The closest is St Marys Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhichil na Buachailli compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhichil na BuachailliThis school		294	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Convent NSTrim	100 m	521	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSTrim	900 m	48	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil na BoinneTrim	1.5 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Trim Educate Together National SchoolTrim	2.1 km	174	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Cill BhrighdeTrim	5.0 km	200	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireNavan	6.3 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Patrick Street
Trim
Co. Meath
C15FK19

Principal: Brid Gorry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 943 1813
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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