How many pupils go to O'Growney National School?

O'Growney National School has 382 pupils: 195 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is O'Growney National School a mixed school?

Yes. O'Growney National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of O'Growney National School?

O'Growney National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does O'Growney National School teach through Irish?

No. O'Growney National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is O'Growney National School a DEIS school?

No. O'Growney National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read O'Growney National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by O'Growney National School's roll number, 17623H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near O'Growney National School?

The closest is Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

O'Growney National School

Athboy, Co. Meath

382 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

O'Growney National School is a primary school in Athboy, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 W2VN). Martin Hanly is the principal of O'Growney National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 382
Boys and girls: Mixed · 195 boys, 187 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17623H

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 O'Growney National School?: O'Growney National School is a primary school in Athboy, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 W2VN).
Who is the principal of O'Growney National School?: Martin Hanly is the principal of O'Growney National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to O'Growney National School?: O'Growney National School has 382 pupils: 195 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is O'Growney National School a mixed school?: Yes. O'Growney National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of O'Growney National School?: O'Growney National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does O'Growney National School teach through Irish?: No. O'Growney National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is O'Growney National School a DEIS school?: No. O'Growney National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read O'Growney National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by O'Growney National School's roll number, 17623H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near O'Growney National School?: The closest is Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

O'Growney National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
O'Growney National SchoolThis school		382	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Uí GhramhnaighÁth Buí	4.1 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an Rath MhorAthboy	4.9 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Dympna's National SchoolNavan	5.5 km	210	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill BhrighdeTrim	7.4 km	200	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Crowenstown NSDelvin	7.6 km	12	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Cluain Maolain NSClonmellon	7.7 km	178	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Town Parks
Athboy
Co. Meath
C15W2VN

Principal: Martin Hanly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 943 2291
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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