St Stephens NS

Navan, Co. Meath

805 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Stephens NS is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 AE03). Fidelma Nolan is the principal of St Stephens NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
805
Boys and girls
Mixed · 392 boys, 413 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20179I

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 St Stephens NS?
St Stephens NS is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 AE03).
Who is the principal of St Stephens NS?
Fidelma Nolan is the principal of St Stephens NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Stephens NS?
St Stephens NS has 805 pupils: 392 boys and 413 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Stephens NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Stephens NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Stephens NS?
St Stephens NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Stephens NS teach through Irish?
No. St Stephens NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Stephens NS a DEIS school?
No. St Stephens NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Stephens NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Stephens NS's roll number, 20179I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Stephens NS?
The closest is St Marys Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 27 schools in Navan · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

St Stephens NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Stephens NSThis school 805 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys Special SchoolNavan 1.0 km 83 Mixed Catholic No No
Ard Rí Community National SchoolNavan 1.4 km 384 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Gaelscoil EannaAn Uaimh 2.1 km 138 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Flowerfield NSNavan 2.3 km 40 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Aine Naofa NSNavan 2.5 km 312 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Mercy Convent NSNavan 2.5 km 385 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Johnstown
Navan
Co. Meath
C15AE03

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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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