St Patrick's Classical School
Navan, Co. Meath
967 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 29 October, 12pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 19 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 3 December, 4pmAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
967 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 180
- 2nd year
- 180
- 3rd year
- 176
- TY
- 81
- 5th year
- 178
- 6th year
- 172
Transition Year: 81 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (176). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Patrick's Classical School is a voluntary secondary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 CT95). St Patrick's Classical School has 967 students: 967 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 967 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Meath
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64350N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Patrick's Classical School?
- St Patrick's Classical School is a voluntary secondary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 CT95).
- How many students go to St Patrick's Classical School?
- St Patrick's Classical School has 967 students: 967 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Patrick's Classical School?
- Henry Bartholomew Mcgarry is the principal of St Patrick's Classical School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Patrick's Classical School a mixed school?
- No. St Patrick's Classical School is a boys' school.
- Is St Patrick's Classical School fee-paying?
- No. St Patrick's Classical School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Patrick's Classical School?
- St Patrick's Classical School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Meath.
- Does St Patrick's Classical School teach through Irish?
- No. St Patrick's Classical School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Patrick's Classical School have Transition Year?
- 81 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (176). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Patrick's Classical School a DEIS school?
- No. St Patrick's Classical School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Patrick's Classical School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's Classical School's roll number, 64350N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Patrick's Classical School?
- The closest is St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolThis school | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No | |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan | 600 m | 682 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Beaufort CollegeNavan | 1.3 km | 926 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolNavan | 1.4 km | 920 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste na MíNavan | 3.3 km | 913 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnÁth Buí | 11.3 km | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Scoil MhuireTrim | 12.7 km | 814 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
MoatlandsNavan
Co Meath
C15CT95
- Principal: Henry Bartholomew Mcgarry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 902 3772
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stpatscs.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Mhuire500 m
- Mercy Convent NS700 m
- Aine Naofa NS800 m
- Navan Educate Together NS800 m
- Flowerfield NS1.1 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
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