How many pupils go to Monaghan Model School?

Monaghan Model School has 199 pupils: 98 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Monaghan Model School a mixed school?

Yes. Monaghan Model School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Monaghan Model School?

Monaghan Model School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Monaghan Model School teach through Irish?

No. Monaghan Model School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Monaghan Model School a DEIS school?

No. Monaghan Model School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Monaghan Model School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monaghan Model School's roll number, 07751K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Monaghan Model School?

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

Monaghan Model School

Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

199 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Monaghan Model School is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 EC56). Alanna Porter is the principal of Monaghan Model School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 199
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 101 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 07751K

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 Monaghan Model School?: Monaghan Model School is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 EC56).
Who is the principal of Monaghan Model School?: Alanna Porter is the principal of Monaghan Model School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Monaghan Model School?: Monaghan Model School has 199 pupils: 98 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Monaghan Model School a mixed school?: Yes. Monaghan Model School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Monaghan Model School?: Monaghan Model School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Monaghan Model School teach through Irish?: No. Monaghan Model School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Monaghan Model School a DEIS school?: No. Monaghan Model School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Monaghan Model School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monaghan Model School's roll number, 07751K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Monaghan Model School?: The closest is St Marys BNS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Monaghan Model School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Monaghan Model SchoolThis school		199	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Marys BNSMonaghan	500 m	229	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Louis Girls National SchoolMonaghan	700 m	202	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Louis Infant SchoolMonaghan	700 m	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil UltainMuineacháin	1.9 km	373	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil BhrighdeTyholland	5.2 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Billis National SchoolGlaslough	5.5 km	16	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

North Road
Monaghan
H18EC56

Principal: Alanna Porter on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 047 83070
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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