Is Naomh Tomas NS a mixed school?

Yes. Naomh Tomas NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Naomh Tomas NS?

Naomh Tomas NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Naomh Tomas NS teach through Irish?

No. Naomh Tomas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Naomh Tomas NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Naomh Tomas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near Naomh Tomas NS?

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

Naomh Tomas NS

Rathowen, Co. Westmeath

16 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

At a glance

Naomh Tomas NS is a primary school in Rathowen, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 HD26). Naomh Tomas NS has 16 pupils: 8 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 16
Boys and girls: Mixed · 8 boys, 8 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18591C

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Questions parents ask

Where is Naomh Tomas NS?: Naomh Tomas NS is a primary school in Rathowen, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 HD26).
How many pupils go to Naomh Tomas NS?: Naomh Tomas NS has 16 pupils: 8 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naomh Tomas NS a mixed school?: Yes. Naomh Tomas NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Naomh Tomas NS?: Naomh Tomas NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naomh Tomas NS teach through Irish?: No. Naomh Tomas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naomh Tomas NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Naomh Tomas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Naomh Tomas NS?: The closest is Rath Eoghan NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Naomh Tomas NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Naomh Tomas NSThis school		16	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Rath Eoghan NSMullingar	1.1 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil BhrídeEdgeworthstown	5.7 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSEdgeworthstown	6.3 km	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. John's National School,Edgeworthstown	6.5 km	19	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN an Leana MorLenamore	7.6 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BhrideBallynacargy	7.8 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Rathowen
Co. Westmeath
N91HD26

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
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