Primary School

St Joseph's Mercy Primary School

Navan, Meath
DEIS Mixed

School Details

Address
Railway Street, Navan
Location
Navan, Meath
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
385 students
Enrollment Split
188 Girls, 197 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
16100Q
Latest Inspection Reports
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Location

About

St Joseph’s Mercy Primary School is a mixed, Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Navan, County Meath. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath and the trusteeship of the Mercy Sisters (Northern Province), the school embraces a faith‑based ethos that underpins its curriculum and community life. With a current enrolment of 464 pupils, the school offers a nurturing environment that balances academic rigour with spiritual and personal development, encouraging children to grow in confidence, compassion and a love of learning. The school benefits from a central location close to the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan Library and St Mary’s Church, and can be accessed via Leighsbrook or the pedestrian‑only Brews Hill route. Its timetable runs from 9:15 am to 3:00 pm, with a mid‑morning break and a half‑hour lunch period. Recent initiatives such as the Teacher Artist Partnership Programme (TAP+) and a focus on nature‑based learning illustrate the school’s commitment to creative, experiential education that extends beyond the classroom.