Primary School

S N PADRAIG NAOFA

Garristown, Meath
Mixed

School Details

Address
Ardcath, Garristown
Location
Garristown, Meath
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
137 students
Enrollment Split
62 Girls, 75 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
17629T
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

St. Patrick’s National School, Ardcath, Garristown, Co. Meath, is a primary school that provides education from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school’s website lists dedicated pages for each class level – Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd & 4th Class, and 5th & 6th Class – indicating a structured, age‑appropriate curriculum that follows the national primary syllabus. In addition, the school offers early‑years provision for younger children under the titles “Ladybirds” and “Butterflies”, suggesting a welcoming environment for pre‑school aged learners. Beyond the core classroom programme, St. Patrick’s promotes a broad range of extracurricular activities. Links to “Activities”, a “Kids Zone”, and a “Student Council” page demonstrate the school’s commitment to fostering personal development, teamwork and leadership among pupils. The “Weekly Stars” feature highlights student achievements, while the “Downloads” and “Archives” sections provide parents and the community with easy access to school resources, policies and historical records. Together, these elements reflect a school that values both academic learning and the holistic growth of its children.