How many pupils go to St. Mary's Primary School?

St. Mary's Primary School has 543 pupils: 283 boys and 260 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. Mary's Primary School a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of St. Mary's Primary School?

St. Mary's Primary School 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 School teach through Irish?

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

Is St. Mary's Primary School a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's Primary School's roll number, 17821L, or use the link on this page.

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

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

St. Mary's Primary School

Enfield, Co. Meath

543 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St. Mary's Primary School is a primary school in Enfield, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 X316). Enda Flynn is the principal of St. Mary's Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 543
Boys and girls: Mixed · 283 boys, 260 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17821L

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 School?: St. Mary's Primary School is a primary school in Enfield, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 X316).
Who is the principal of St. Mary's Primary School?: Enda Flynn is the principal of St. Mary's Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Mary's Primary School?: St. Mary's Primary School has 543 pupils: 283 boys and 260 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Mary's Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Mary's Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. Mary's Primary School?: St. Mary's Primary School 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 School teach through Irish?: No. St. Mary's Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Mary's Primary School a DEIS school?: No. St. Mary's Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Mary's Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Mary's Primary School's roll number, 17821L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Mary's Primary School?: The closest is St Patricks NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St. Mary's Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Mary's Primary SchoolThis school		543	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSEnfield	1.9 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigEnfield	3.9 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Scoil TreasaEnfield	5.1 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Newtown NSEnfield	5.4 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile Mhic AdaimMagh Bhealaigh	6.1 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Nicholas Primary SchoolLongwood	7.3 km	299	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Johnstown Road
Enfield
Co. Meath
A83X316

Principal: Enda Flynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 954 1949
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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