How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has 479 pupils: 238 boys and 241 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19768U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Ashbourne, Co. Meath

479 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 X762). Paul O'Connor is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 479
Boys and girls: Mixed · 238 boys, 241 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19768U

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 Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 X762).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?: Paul O'Connor is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has 479 pupils: 238 boys and 241 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19768U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is Ashbourne Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		479	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ashbourne Community National SchoolAshbourne	about 1.0 km	342	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na MíCill Dhéagláin	1.0 km	242	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil Nais DeaglainAshbourne	1.1 km	621	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na CilleAshbourne	1.5 km	227	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ashbourne Educate Together National SchoolAshbourne	1.5 km	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Aindreis NaofaAshbourne	3.8 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tudor Grove
Ashbourne
Co. Meath
A84X762

Principal: Paul O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 835 1299
Email: [email protected]
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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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