How many pupils go to St Patrick's NS?

St Patrick's NS has 47 pupils: 27 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patrick's NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Patrick's NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Patrick's NS?

St Patrick's NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Patrick's NS teach through Irish?

No. St Patrick's NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patrick's NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Patrick's NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Patrick's NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's NS's roll number, 06998Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patrick's NS?

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

St Patrick's NS

C/O Belturbet Post Office, Co. Cavan

47 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Patrick's NS is a primary school in C/O Belturbet Post Office, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 RP30). Fionnuala Murphy is the principal of St Patrick's NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 47
Boys and girls: Mixed · 27 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 06998Q

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 St Patrick's NS?: St Patrick's NS is a primary school in C/O Belturbet Post Office, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 RP30).
Who is the principal of St Patrick's NS?: Fionnuala Murphy is the principal of St Patrick's NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patrick's NS?: St Patrick's NS has 47 pupils: 27 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patrick's NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Patrick's NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patrick's NS?: St Patrick's NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patrick's NS teach through Irish?: No. St Patrick's NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patrick's NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Patrick's NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Patrick's NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's NS's roll number, 06998Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patrick's NS?: The closest is Aughawillan NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patrick's NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patrick's NSThis school		47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aughawillan NSGaradice	5.8 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aodhain NaofaBawnboy	5.9 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Chlann NaofaBallinamore	8.3 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MhuireSwanlibar	8.5 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Achadh na SileannBallinamore	8.7 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh MaodhogBallyconnell	9.4 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Corlough
Belturbet
C/O Belturbet Post Office
Co. Cavan
H14RP30

Principal: Fionnuala Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 952 3655
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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