Drumbarragh NS

Kells, Co. Meath

83 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Drumbarragh NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 NP98). Sarah Clarke is the principal of Drumbarragh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
83
Boys and girls
Mixed · 48 boys, 35 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
10801Q

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Drumbarragh NS?
Drumbarragh NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 NP98).
Who is the principal of Drumbarragh NS?
Sarah Clarke is the principal of Drumbarragh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drumbarragh NS?
Drumbarragh NS has 83 pupils: 48 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumbarragh NS a mixed school?
Yes. Drumbarragh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumbarragh NS?
Drumbarragh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drumbarragh NS teach through Irish?
No. Drumbarragh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumbarragh NS a DEIS school?
No. Drumbarragh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Drumbarragh NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumbarragh NS's roll number, 10801Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drumbarragh NS?
The closest is Carnaross NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Kells · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

Drumbarragh NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Drumbarragh NSThis school 83 Mixed Catholic No No
Carnaross NSCarnaross 2.9 km 178 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil CholmcilleKells 4.7 km 352 Mixed Catholic No No
Our Lady of Mercy NSKells 4.7 km 313 Mixed Catholic No No
Kells Parochial NSKells 4.8 km 52 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Kilskyre Mixed NSKells 5.1 km 87 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinlough NSKells 5.8 km 58 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Drumbaragh
Kells
Co. Meath
A82NP98

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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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