An Ghrianan NS

Moate, Co. Westmeath

167 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

An Ghrianan NS is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 K129). Lisa Whyte is the principal of An Ghrianan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
167
Boys and girls
Mixed · 90 boys, 77 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18679Q

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 An Ghrianan NS?
An Ghrianan NS is a primary school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 K129).
Who is the principal of An Ghrianan NS?
Lisa Whyte is the principal of An Ghrianan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to An Ghrianan NS?
An Ghrianan NS has 167 pupils: 90 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is An Ghrianan NS a mixed school?
Yes. An Ghrianan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of An Ghrianan NS?
An Ghrianan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does An Ghrianan NS teach through Irish?
No. An Ghrianan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is An Ghrianan NS a DEIS school?
No. An Ghrianan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read An Ghrianan NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by An Ghrianan NS's roll number, 18679Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near An Ghrianan NS?
The closest is Bl Oliver Plunkett NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Moate · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

An Ghrianan NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
An Ghrianan NSThis school 167 Mixed Catholic No No
Bl Oliver Plunkett NSMoate 4.0 km 80 Boys Catholic No No
St Brigid's Primary SchoolMoate 4.1 km 241 Mixed Catholic No No
Sc CiarainAthlone 5.0 km 227 Mixed Catholic No No
Drumraney Mixed NSAthlone 5.9 km 23 Mixed Catholic No No
Cill Cleithe NSMoate 6.1 km 99 Mixed Catholic No No
Ard na gCraith NSWalderstown 6.7 km 110 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Mount Temple
Moate
Co. Westmeath
N37K129

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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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