How many pupils go to St. Colmcille's NS?

St. Colmcille's NS has 239 pupils: 113 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. Colmcille's NS a mixed school?

Yes. St. Colmcille's NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St. Colmcille's NS?

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

Does St. Colmcille's NS teach through Irish?

No. St. Colmcille's NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Colmcille's NS a DEIS school?

No. St. Colmcille's NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St. Colmcille's NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Colmcille's NS's roll number, 16838A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St. Colmcille's NS?

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

St. Colmcille's NS

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

239 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St. Colmcille's NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 F652). Jane Brady is the principal of St. Colmcille's NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 239
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 126 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16838A

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. Colmcille's NS?: St. Colmcille's NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 F652).
Who is the principal of St. Colmcille's NS?: Jane Brady is the principal of St. Colmcille's NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Colmcille's NS?: St. Colmcille's NS has 239 pupils: 113 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Colmcille's NS a mixed school?: Yes. St. Colmcille's NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. Colmcille's NS?: St. Colmcille's NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St. Colmcille's NS teach through Irish?: No. St. Colmcille's NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Colmcille's NS a DEIS school?: No. St. Colmcille's NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Colmcille's NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Colmcille's NS's roll number, 16838A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Colmcille's NS?: The closest is S N na Naomh Uile. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St. Colmcille's NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Colmcille's NSThis school		239	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na Naomh UileMullingar	4.7 km	86	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolMullingar	4.8 km	36	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil na mBraithreMullingar	5.0 km	409	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cholmain NaofaMullingar	5.1 km	445	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireMullingar	5.2 km	307	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Convent (jnr)Mullingar	5.2 km	277	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Gainstown
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91F652

Principal: Jane Brady on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 934 3219
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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