How many pupils go to Scoil Eoin Báiste?

Scoil Eoin Báiste has 123 pupils: 65 boys and 58 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Eoin Báiste a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Eoin Báiste takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Eoin Báiste?

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

Does Scoil Eoin Báiste teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Eoin Báiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Eoin Báiste a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Eoin Báiste is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Eoin Báiste's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Eoin Báiste's roll number, 16774A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Eoin Báiste?

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

Scoil Eoin Báiste

Kells, Co. Meath

123 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Eoin Báiste is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 YD58). Anne Marie McKenna is the principal of Scoil Eoin Báiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 123
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 58 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16774A

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 Eoin Báiste?: Scoil Eoin Báiste is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 YD58).
Who is the principal of Scoil Eoin Báiste?: Anne Marie McKenna is the principal of Scoil Eoin Báiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Eoin Báiste?: Scoil Eoin Báiste has 123 pupils: 65 boys and 58 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Eoin Báiste a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Eoin Báiste takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Eoin Báiste?: Scoil Eoin Báiste has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Eoin Báiste teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Eoin Báiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Eoin Báiste a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Eoin Báiste is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Eoin Báiste's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Eoin Báiste's roll number, 16774A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Eoin Báiste?: The closest is Kilmainham Wood NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Eoin Báiste compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Eoin BáisteThis school		123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmainham Wood NSKells	4.7 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilbeg NSCarlanstown	5.1 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castletown NSNavan	5.3 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrickleck NSKingscourt	5.9 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Pheadair agus PhoilNavan	6.7 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeDrumconrath	7.2 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Kells
Co. Meath
A82YD58

Principal: Anne Marie McKenna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 905 2000
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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