How many pupils go to St Brigid's Primary School?

St Brigid's Primary School has 241 pupils: 59 boys and 182 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brigid's Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. St Brigid's Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Brigid's Primary School?

St Brigid's Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Brigid's Primary School teach through Irish?

No. St Brigid's Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Brigid's Primary School a DEIS school?

No. St Brigid's Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Brigid's Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigid's Primary School's roll number, 15512L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brigid's Primary School?

The closest is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Brigid's Primary School

Moate, Co. Westmeath

241 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Brigid's Primary School is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 TF86). Cathy Gillivan is the principal of St Brigid's Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 241
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 182 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15512L

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 Brigid's Primary School?: St Brigid's Primary School is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 TF86).
Who is the principal of St Brigid's Primary School?: Cathy Gillivan is the principal of St Brigid's Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigid's Primary School?: St Brigid's Primary School has 241 pupils: 59 boys and 182 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigid's Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. St Brigid's Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brigid's Primary School?: St Brigid's Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigid's Primary School teach through Irish?: No. St Brigid's Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigid's Primary School a DEIS school?: No. St Brigid's Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigid's Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigid's Primary School's roll number, 15512L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigid's Primary School?: The closest is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brigid's Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Brigid's Primary SchoolThis school		241	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bl Oliver Plunkett NSMoate	300 m	80	Boys	Catholic	No	No
An Ghrianan NSMoate	4.1 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhanachainMoate	4.6 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilcrumreragh NSMoate	6.1 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cill Cleithe NSMoate	6.1 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Ciarans Mixed NSBallycumber	8.0 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Station Road
Moate
Co. Westmeath
N37TF86

Principal: Cathy Gillivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 648 1740
Email: [email protected]
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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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