How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire NS?

Scoil Mhuire NS has 94 pupils: 49 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire NS a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire NS?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire NS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire NS a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire NS's roll number, 11978O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire NS?

The closest is Gilson National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhuire NS

Oldcastle, Co. Meath

94 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire NS is a primary school in Oldcastle, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 YF90). Grainne McPhillips is the principal of Scoil Mhuire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 94
Boys and girls: Mixed · 49 boys, 45 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11978O

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 Mhuire NS?: Scoil Mhuire NS is a primary school in Oldcastle, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 YF90).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire NS?: Grainne McPhillips is the principal of Scoil Mhuire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire NS?: Scoil Mhuire NS has 94 pupils: 49 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire NS a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire NS?: Scoil Mhuire NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire NS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire NS a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire NS's roll number, 11978O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire NS?: The closest is Gilson National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire NSThis school		94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gilson National SchoolOldcastle	5.7 km	222	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Feighans Mixed NSCastlepollard	5.7 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FiachOldcastle	6.4 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Baile na gCailleach N SMullingar	8.3 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlepollard Mixed NSCastlepollard	9.2 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballinlough NSKells	9.6 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Moylagh
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
A82YF90

Principal: Grainne McPhillips on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 854 1738
Email: [email protected]
Website: moylaghns.com
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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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