Tang NS

Tang, Co. Westmeath

117 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Tang NS is a primary school in Tang, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N39 H266). Caitriona Behan is the principal of Tang NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
117
Boys and girls
Mixed · 56 boys, 61 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
08037Q

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open
Thursday 1 October (passed)Applications for Junior Infants open
Applications close
Friday 4 DecemberApplications for Junior Infants close
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Tuesday 22 DecemberApplicants notified of decision
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Tuesday 12 JanuaryDeadline to confirm acceptance of offer

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Questions parents ask

Where is Tang NS?
Tang NS is a primary school in Tang, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N39 H266).
Who is the principal of Tang NS?
Caitriona Behan is the principal of Tang NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tang NS?
Tang NS has 117 pupils: 56 boys and 61 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tang NS a mixed school?
Yes. Tang NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tang NS?
Tang NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tang NS teach through Irish?
No. Tang NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tang NS a DEIS school?
No. Tang NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Tang NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tang NS's roll number, 08037Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tang NS?
The closest is St Matthews Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Tang NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Tang NSThis school 117 Mixed Catholic No No
St Matthews Mixed NSBallymahon 3.9 km 373 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Forgney NSBallymahon 5.3 km 23 Mixed Catholic No No
Ard na gCraith NSWalderstown 5.7 km 110 Mixed Catholic No No
Naomh Clar NSAthlone 6.3 km 293 Mixed Catholic No No
Drumraney Mixed NSAthlone 7.1 km 23 Mixed Catholic No No
Eoin Naofa NSBallymore 9.0 km 100 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Tang
Co. Westmeath
N39H266

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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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