Primary School

Carnaross National School

Co. Meath, Meath
Mixed

School Details

Address
Carnaross, Co. Meath
Location
Co. Meath, Meath
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
178 students
Enrollment Split
86 Girls, 92 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
16991I
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

Carnaross National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the village of Carnaross, County Meath. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, delivering the Irish primary curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a balanced programme that incorporates academic learning, creative arts, sport and digital innovation. Recent investment through a Meta Data Centre Community Action Grant underlines the school’s commitment to enhancing digital learning across all classes, ensuring pupils develop the technological skills required for the modern world. The school’s facilities support a wide range of extracurricular activities. Pupils regularly take part in STEM projects, such as designing arcade games, and engage in local and national competitions in sport, quiz and music. Community‑focused events, including the Youth Daffodil Challenge, CPR workshops with first‑responders, and participation in the Children’s Book Festival, foster strong links with families and local organisations. The school also promotes charitable initiatives, with students contributing to fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society and other causes.