How many pupils go to St Feighans Mixed NS?

St Feighans Mixed NS has 100 pupils: 43 boys and 57 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Feighans Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Feighans Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Feighans Mixed NS?

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

Does St Feighans Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. St Feighans Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Feighans Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. St Feighans Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Feighans Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Feighans Mixed NS's roll number, 14450K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Feighans Mixed NS?

The closest is Baile na gCailleach N S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Feighans Mixed NS

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

100 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Feighans Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 D958). Monica Fanning is the principal of St Feighans Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 100
Boys and girls: Mixed · 43 boys, 57 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14450K

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 Feighans Mixed NS?: St Feighans Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 D958).
Who is the principal of St Feighans Mixed NS?: Monica Fanning is the principal of St Feighans Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Feighans Mixed NS?: St Feighans Mixed NS has 100 pupils: 43 boys and 57 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Feighans Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Feighans Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Feighans Mixed NS?: St Feighans Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Feighans Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. St Feighans Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Feighans Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. St Feighans Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Feighans Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Feighans Mixed NS's roll number, 14450K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Feighans Mixed NS?: The closest is Baile na gCailleach N S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St Feighans Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Feighans Mixed NSThis school		100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Baile na gCailleach N SMullingar	3.1 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlepollard Mixed NSCastlepollard	4.9 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Castlepollard Paroc.nsCastlepollard	5.3 km	25	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Mhuire NSOldcastle	5.7 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Diarmada NSCastlepollard	6.3 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FiachOldcastle	9.8 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
N91D958

Principal: Monica Fanning on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 966 6181
Email: [email protected]
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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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