How many pupils go to Rath Eoghan NS?

Rath Eoghan NS has 62 pupils: 33 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Rath Eoghan NS a mixed school?

Yes. Rath Eoghan NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Rath Eoghan NS?

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

Does Rath Eoghan NS teach through Irish?

No. Rath Eoghan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Rath Eoghan NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Rath Eoghan NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Rath Eoghan NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rath Eoghan NS's roll number, 17189R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Rath Eoghan NS?

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

Rath Eoghan NS

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

62 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Rath Eoghan NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 TV25). David Morgan is the principal of Rath Eoghan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 62
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17189R

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 Rath Eoghan NS?: Rath Eoghan NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 TV25).
Who is the principal of Rath Eoghan NS?: David Morgan is the principal of Rath Eoghan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rath Eoghan NS?: Rath Eoghan NS has 62 pupils: 33 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rath Eoghan NS a mixed school?: Yes. Rath Eoghan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rath Eoghan NS?: Rath Eoghan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rath Eoghan NS teach through Irish?: No. Rath Eoghan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rath Eoghan NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Rath Eoghan NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Rath Eoghan NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rath Eoghan NS's roll number, 17189R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rath Eoghan NS?: The closest is Naomh Tomas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Rath Eoghan NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rath Eoghan NSThis school		62	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Tomas NSRathowen	1.1 km	16	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil BhrídeEdgeworthstown	6.7 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSEdgeworthstown	7.4 km	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. John's National School,Edgeworthstown	7.6 km	19	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Ballynacargy Mixed NSBallynacargy	7.7 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh FiontanMullingar	7.8 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Rathowen
Mullingar
N91TV25

Principal: David Morgan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 667 6161
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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