Bl Oliver Plunkett NS

Moate, Co. Westmeath

80 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Bl Oliver Plunkett NS is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 E303). Sinead White is the principal of Bl Oliver Plunkett NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
80
Boys and girls
Boys only · 80 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17167H

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS?
Bl Oliver Plunkett NS is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 E303).
Who is the principal of Bl Oliver Plunkett NS?
Sinead White is the principal of Bl Oliver Plunkett NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bl Oliver Plunkett NS?
Bl Oliver Plunkett NS has 80 pupils: 80 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS a mixed school?
No. Bl Oliver Plunkett NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Bl Oliver Plunkett NS?
Bl Oliver Plunkett NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bl Oliver Plunkett NS teach through Irish?
No. Bl Oliver Plunkett NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS a DEIS school?
No. Bl Oliver Plunkett NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bl Oliver Plunkett NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bl Oliver Plunkett NS's roll number, 17167H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bl Oliver Plunkett NS?
The closest is St Brigid's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Moate · Boys' primary schools in Co. Westmeath · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Bl Oliver Plunkett NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Bl Oliver Plunkett NSThis school 80 Boys Catholic No No
St Brigid's Primary SchoolMoate 300 m 241 Mixed Catholic No No
An Ghrianan NSMoate 4.0 km 167 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhanachainMoate 4.8 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
Cill Cleithe NSMoate 5.8 km 99 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilcrumreragh NSMoate 6.4 km 104 Mixed Catholic No No
St Ciarans Mixed NSBallycumber 8.0 km 110 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Lake Road
Moate
N37E303

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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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