How many pupils go to Odhran Naofa NS?

Odhran Naofa NS has 95 pupils: 43 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Odhran Naofa NS a mixed school?

Yes. Odhran Naofa NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Odhran Naofa NS?

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

Does Odhran Naofa NS teach through Irish?

No. Odhran Naofa NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Odhran Naofa NS a DEIS school?

No. Odhran Naofa NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Odhran Naofa NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Odhran Naofa NS's roll number, 17932U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Odhran Naofa NS?

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

Odhran Naofa NS

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

95 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Odhran Naofa NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 Y682). Daithi O Fiaich is the principal of Odhran Naofa NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 95
Boys and girls: Mixed · 43 boys, 52 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17932U

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 Odhran Naofa NS?: Odhran Naofa NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 Y682).
Who is the principal of Odhran Naofa NS?: Daithi O Fiaich is the principal of Odhran Naofa NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Odhran Naofa NS?: Odhran Naofa NS has 95 pupils: 43 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Odhran Naofa NS a mixed school?: Yes. Odhran Naofa NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Odhran Naofa NS?: Odhran Naofa NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Odhran Naofa NS teach through Irish?: No. Odhran Naofa NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Odhran Naofa NS a DEIS school?: No. Odhran Naofa NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Odhran Naofa NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Odhran Naofa NS's roll number, 17932U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Odhran Naofa NS?: The closest is Ballynacargy Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Odhran Naofa NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Odhran Naofa NSThis school		95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballynacargy Mixed NSBallynacargy	4.6 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil PhadraigMullingar	4.7 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilpatrick NSMullingar	7.7 km	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrideBallynacargy	8.2 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil An ChoillínAn Muileann gCearr	8.3 km	154	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Lochan an Bhealaigh NSMullingar	8.5 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Sonna
Slanemore
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91Y682

Principal: Daithi O Fiaich on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 937 3323
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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