How many pupils go to Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?

Scoil na gCeithre Maistri has 235 pupils: 115 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na gCeithre Maistri a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?

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

Does Scoil na gCeithre Maistri teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil na gCeithre Maistri a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil na gCeithre Maistri's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na gCeithre Maistri's roll number, 19948W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?

The closest is St Hildas Sp Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na gCeithre Maistri

Áth Luain, Co. Westmeath

235 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is a primary school in Áth Luain, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 RP03). Eoin Ó Crofaigh is the principal of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 235
Boys and girls: Mixed · 115 boys, 120 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19948W

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 na gCeithre Maistri?: Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is a primary school in Áth Luain, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 RP03).
Who is the principal of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Eoin Ó Crofaigh is the principal of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Scoil na gCeithre Maistri has 235 pupils: 115 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na gCeithre Maistri a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Scoil na gCeithre Maistri has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na gCeithre Maistri teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil na gCeithre Maistri a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil na gCeithre Maistri is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil na gCeithre Maistri's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na gCeithre Maistri's roll number, 19948W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na gCeithre Maistri?: The closest is St Hildas Sp Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na gCeithre Maistri compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na gCeithre MaistriThis school		235	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Hildas Sp SchAthlone	900 m	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSAthlone	1.0 km	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corr na Madadh N SAthlone	1.3 km	306	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Athlone NSAthlone	1.5 km	56	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Peters NS SnrAthlone	1.8 km	112	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Phoil NaofaAthlone	1.8 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Lios Uí Mhulláin
Áth Luain
Co. na hIarmhí
N37RP03

Principal: Eoin Ó Crofaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 646 5794
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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