St Pauls NS

Ratoath, Co. Meath

565 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Pauls NS is a primary school in Ratoath, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 DX54). Stephen Harte is the principal of St Pauls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
565
Boys and girls
Mixed · 297 boys, 268 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20215J

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 Pauls NS?
St Pauls NS is a primary school in Ratoath, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 DX54).
Who is the principal of St Pauls NS?
Stephen Harte is the principal of St Pauls NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Pauls NS?
St Pauls NS has 565 pupils: 297 boys and 268 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Pauls NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Pauls NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Pauls NS?
St Pauls NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Pauls NS teach through Irish?
No. St Pauls NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Pauls NS a DEIS school?
No. St Pauls NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Pauls NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Pauls NS's roll number, 20215J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Pauls NS?
The closest is Ratoath Senior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Ratoath · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

St Pauls NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Pauls NSThis school 565 Mixed Catholic No No
Ratoath Senior NSRatoath 800 m 319 Mixed Catholic No No
Ratoath Junior NSRatoath 900 m 213 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil na MíCill Dhéagláin 3.0 km 242 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes No
Scoil Nais DeaglainAshbourne 3.4 km 621 Mixed Catholic No No
Ashbourne Community National SchoolAshbourne about 3.5 km 342 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil MhuireAshbourne 3.8 km 479 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Jamestown
Ratoath
Co. Meath
A85DX54

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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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