How many pupils go to Ard Rí Community National School?

Ard Rí Community National School has 384 pupils: 189 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ard Rí Community National School a mixed school?

Yes. Ard Rí Community National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ard Rí Community National School?

Ard Rí Community National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Ard Rí Community National School teach through Irish?

No. Ard Rí Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ard Rí Community National School a DEIS school?

No. Ard Rí Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ard Rí Community National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ard Rí Community National School's roll number, 20352T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ard Rí Community National School?

The closest is Gaelscoil Eanna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ard Rí Community National School

Navan, Co. Meath

384 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Ard Rí Community National School is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 D340). Darragh Roe is the principal of Ard Rí Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 384
Boys and girls: Mixed · 189 boys, 195 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20352T

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 Ard Rí Community National School?: Ard Rí Community National School is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 D340).
Who is the principal of Ard Rí Community National School?: Darragh Roe is the principal of Ard Rí Community National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ard Rí Community National School?: Ard Rí Community National School has 384 pupils: 189 boys and 195 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ard Rí Community National School a mixed school?: Yes. Ard Rí Community National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ard Rí Community National School?: Ard Rí Community National School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ard Rí Community National School teach through Irish?: No. Ard Rí Community National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ard Rí Community National School a DEIS school?: No. Ard Rí Community National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ard Rí Community National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ard Rí Community National School's roll number, 20352T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ard Rí Community National School?: The closest is Gaelscoil Eanna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ard Rí Community National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ard Rí Community National SchoolThis school		384	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil EannaAn Uaimh	1.0 km	138	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Flowerfield NSNavan	1.3 km	40	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Stephens NSNavan	1.4 km	805	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mercy Convent NSNavan	1.7 km	385	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aine Naofa NSNavan	1.7 km	312	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys Special SchoolNavan	1.8 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Balreask Old
Navan
Co. Meath
C15D340

Principal: Darragh Roe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 134 1007
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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