How many pupils go to St Mary's Primary?

St Mary's Primary has 136 pupils: 45 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Mary's Primary a mixed school?

Yes. St Mary's Primary takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Mary's Primary?

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

Does St Mary's Primary teach through Irish?

No. St Mary's Primary teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Mary's Primary a DEIS school?

No. St Mary's Primary is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Mary's Primary's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Primary's roll number, 17808T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Mary's Primary?

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

St Mary's Primary

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

136 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Mary's Primary is a primary school in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 XD34). Anna Feely is the principal of St Mary's Primary, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 136
Boys and girls: Mixed · 45 boys, 91 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17808T

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 Mary's Primary?: St Mary's Primary is a primary school in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 XD34).
Who is the principal of St Mary's Primary?: Anna Feely is the principal of St Mary's Primary, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Mary's Primary?: St Mary's Primary has 136 pupils: 45 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Mary's Primary a mixed school?: Yes. St Mary's Primary takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Mary's Primary?: St Mary's Primary has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Mary's Primary teach through Irish?: No. St Mary's Primary teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Mary's Primary a DEIS school?: No. St Mary's Primary is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Mary's Primary's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Primary's roll number, 17808T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Mary's Primary?: The closest is SN Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Mary's Primary compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Mary's PrimaryThis school		136	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigStrokestown	700 m	44	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill TrostainStrokestown	4.4 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile ui FhidhneScramogue	4.8 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clooncagh NSStokestown	6.8 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clooniquin NSElphin	8.4 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tulsk NSCastlerea	8.6 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Lisroyne
Strokestown
Co. Roscommon
F42XD34

Principal: Anna Feely on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 963 3404
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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