How many pupils go to St Louis Infant School?

St Louis Infant School has 208 pupils: 107 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Louis Infant School a mixed school?

Yes. St Louis Infant School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Louis Infant School?

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

Does St Louis Infant School teach through Irish?

No. St Louis Infant School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Louis Infant School a DEIS school?

Yes. St Louis Infant School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Louis Infant School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Louis Infant School's roll number, 18494E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Louis Infant School?

The closest is St. Louis Girls National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Louis Infant School

Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

208 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Louis Infant School is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 P950). Carmel Gildea is the principal of St Louis Infant School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 208
Boys and girls: Mixed · 107 boys, 101 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18494E

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 Louis Infant School?: St Louis Infant School is a primary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 P950).
Who is the principal of St Louis Infant School?: Carmel Gildea is the principal of St Louis Infant School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Louis Infant School?: St Louis Infant School has 208 pupils: 107 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Louis Infant School a mixed school?: Yes. St Louis Infant School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Louis Infant School?: St Louis Infant School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Louis Infant School teach through Irish?: No. St Louis Infant School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Louis Infant School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Louis Infant School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Louis Infant School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Louis Infant School's roll number, 18494E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Louis Infant School?: The closest is St. Louis Girls National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Louis Infant School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Louis Infant SchoolThis school		208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Louis Girls National SchoolMonaghan	100 m	202	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys BNSMonaghan	100 m	229	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Monaghan Model SchoolMonaghan	700 m	199	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil UltainMuineacháin	2.6 km	373	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Threemilehouse NSThreemilehouse	5.2 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrighdeTyholland	5.8 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Park Road
Monaghan
H18P950

Principal: Carmel Gildea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 047 82913
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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