Naomh Iosef NS

Killucan, Co. Westmeath

285 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Naomh Iosef NS is a primary school in Killucan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 E402). Sé McCarthy is the principal of Naomh Iosef NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
285
Boys and girls
Mixed · 140 boys, 145 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18640M

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 Naomh Iosef NS?
Naomh Iosef NS is a primary school in Killucan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 E402).
Who is the principal of Naomh Iosef NS?
Sé McCarthy is the principal of Naomh Iosef NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Naomh Iosef NS?
Naomh Iosef NS has 285 pupils: 140 boys and 145 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naomh Iosef NS a mixed school?
Yes. Naomh Iosef NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Naomh Iosef NS?
Naomh Iosef NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naomh Iosef NS teach through Irish?
No. Naomh Iosef NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naomh Iosef NS a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Iosef NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Naomh Iosef NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naomh Iosef NS's roll number, 18640M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Naomh Iosef NS?
The closest is Mhuire NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Killucan · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Naomh Iosef NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Naomh Iosef NSThis school 285 Mixed Catholic No No
Mhuire NSMullingar 3.3 km 61 Mixed Catholic No No
SN PhadraigKillucan 3.5 km 74 Mixed Catholic No No
Baile Coireil NSMullingar 4.3 km 82 Mixed Catholic No No
St Etchens National SchoolKinnegad 6.1 km 413 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na nDunMullingar 6.9 km 159 Mixed Catholic No No
Naomh Tola NSDelvin 8.6 km 219 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Rathwire Lower
Killucan
Co. Westmeath
N91E402

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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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