How many pupils go to St Marys BNS?

St Marys BNS has 229 pupils: 225 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Marys BNS a mixed school?

St Marys BNS takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of St Marys BNS?

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

Does St Marys BNS teach through Irish?

No. St Marys BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Marys BNS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Marys BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Marys BNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys BNS's roll number, 17150N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Marys BNS?

The closest is St Louis Infant School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Marys BNS

Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

229 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Marys BNS is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 A215). Colm Mac Cinna is the principal of St Marys BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 229
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 225 boys, 4 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17150N

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 Marys BNS?: St Marys BNS is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 A215).
Who is the principal of St Marys BNS?: Colm Mac Cinna is the principal of St Marys BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marys BNS?: St Marys BNS has 229 pupils: 225 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marys BNS a mixed school?: St Marys BNS takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of St Marys BNS?: St Marys BNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Marys BNS teach through Irish?: No. St Marys BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marys BNS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Marys BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Marys BNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys BNS's roll number, 17150N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marys BNS?: The closest is St Louis Infant School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Marys BNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Marys BNSThis school		229	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Louis Infant SchoolMonaghan	100 m	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Louis Girls National SchoolMonaghan	100 m	202	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Monaghan Model SchoolMonaghan	500 m	199	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil UltainMuineacháin	2.4 km	373	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Threemilehouse NSThreemilehouse	5.3 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrighdeTyholland	5.7 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

St Mary's Hill
Monaghan
H18A215

Principal: Colm Mac Cinna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 047 82361
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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