How many pupils go to St Patrick's National School?

St Patrick's National School has 192 pupils: 122 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patrick's National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Patrick's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Patrick's National School?

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

Does St Patrick's National School teach through Irish?

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

Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Patrick's National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Patrick's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's National School's roll number, 18364O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patrick's National School?

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

St Patrick's National School

Edenderry, Co. Offaly

192 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Patrick's National School is a primary school in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 XV22). Ann Bracken is the principal of St Patrick's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 192
Boys and girls: Mixed · 122 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18364O

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 Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National School is a primary school in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 XV22).
Who is the principal of St Patrick's National School?: Ann Bracken is the principal of St Patrick's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National School has 192 pupils: 122 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patrick's National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Patrick's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patrick's National School?: St Patrick's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patrick's National School teach through Irish?: No. St Patrick's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Patrick's National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Patrick's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's National School's roll number, 18364O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patrick's National School?: The closest is Edenderry Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patrick's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patrick's National SchoolThis school		192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Edenderry Convent NSEdenderry	300 m	429	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Edenderry 2 NSEdenderry	600 m	48	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Éadan DoireÉadan Doire	600 m	69	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Bhríde Primary SchoolEdenderry	600 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN PhadraigRhode	6.0 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cloch RinnceMoyvalley	7.2 km	137	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Gilroy Avenue
Edenderry
Co.Offaly
R45XV22

Principal: Ann Bracken on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 973 1478
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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