There are four primary schools and one post-primary school in Ratoath Parish.
Ratoath Junior National School
The principal is Ms. Pat Foley.
The phone number of the school office is 01-8256639.
The school's e-mail address is
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http://www.ratoathns.com
Ratoath Senior National School
The principal is Mr. Maurice Kearney.
The phone number of the school office is 01-8254470.
The school's e-mail address is
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http://www.ratoathns.com
St. Paul's National School
The principal is Ms. Morag McGowan.
The phone number of the school office is 01-8257246 http://www.ratoathns.com/stpauls/
Rathbeggan National School
The principal is Mr. Kieran Rushe.
The phone number of the school office is 01-8259891.
The school's e-mail address is
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Ratoath College
The principal is Ms. Máire Ní Bhroithe.
The phone number of the school office is 01-8254102.
The school's e-mail address is
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http://community.meath.ie/ratoathcollege/
Schools - A History
A primary school was built at Ratoath in 1911 by Rev. Peter Everard, a gift to the parish from his personal resources. The school was dedicated to him. In 1929-30 the interior of the school was decorated and the exterior renovated. Similar work was carried out in 1949-50. In 1962 a new extension was added. Central heating and toilets were installed and an improved playground was provided. In 1972 a field was purchased for £8,000 from Mr. Halton to accommodate yet another extension, which was completed and opened in 1976. This is the site that now accommodates both Ratoath Junior and Ratoath Senior National School. Due to an increase of school going population another extension was added in 1997. In the year 2000 it was decided that the present school would become Ratoath Junior School catering for 500 pupils from Junior Infants to Second Class inclusive and that a new school Ratoath Senior National School would be built on the same site catering for 500 pupils from Third to Sixth Class inclusive. The new Senior School opened its doors on 1st September 2005 and what was Ratoath National School became the Junior School. 
In 1954 it was decided to erect a new school at Rathbeggan and a site comprising one acre was purchased from Mr. Crean. The contractor was Mr. C. Martin and the school opened in 1961 with 43 pupils. It continued to expand and a prefabricated classroom was added in 1966. By 1970 there were over 70 pupils registered and a new extension was built by Mr. Patrick Donnelly, contractor. Further work was carried out in 1981, including a physical education hall, three large classrooms, a remedial classroom, a staff room and an office. The newly appointed school was reopened on 4th October 1982.
Because of the increase of population, a new primary school (St. Paul’s) started in Jamestown in September 2005. |
