How many pupils go to St. Nicholas Primary School?

St. Nicholas Primary School has 299 pupils: 149 boys and 150 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. Nicholas Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. St. Nicholas Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St. Nicholas Primary School?

St. Nicholas 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. Nicholas Primary School teach through Irish?

No. St. Nicholas Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Nicholas Primary School a DEIS school?

No. St. Nicholas Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Nicholas Primary School's roll number, 16655P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St. Nicholas Primary School?

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

St. Nicholas Primary School

Longwood, Co. Meath

299 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St. Nicholas Primary School is a primary school in Longwood, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 K889). Siobhán Henry is the principal of St. Nicholas Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 299
Boys and girls: Mixed · 149 boys, 150 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16655P

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. Nicholas Primary School?: St. Nicholas Primary School is a primary school in Longwood, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 K889).
Who is the principal of St. Nicholas Primary School?: Siobhán Henry is the principal of St. Nicholas Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Nicholas Primary School?: St. Nicholas Primary School has 299 pupils: 149 boys and 150 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Nicholas Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Nicholas Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. Nicholas Primary School?: St. Nicholas 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. Nicholas Primary School teach through Irish?: No. St. Nicholas Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Nicholas Primary School a DEIS school?: No. St. Nicholas Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Nicholas Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Nicholas Primary School's roll number, 16655P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Nicholas Primary School?: The closest is S N na Maighdine Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St. Nicholas Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Nicholas Primary SchoolThis school		299	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na Maighdine MhuireBroadford	4.6 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile Mhic AdaimMagh Bhealaigh	5.9 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killyon NSHill of Down	6.6 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Nais Finin NaofaEnfield	6.9 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSEnfield	7.1 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mhichil NaofaRath Molladhain	7.2 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Longwood
Co. Meath
A83K889

Principal: Siobhán Henry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 955 5384
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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