Castlebar Primary School
Castlebar, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 864 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 383 girls, 481 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20562H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlebar Primary School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school operating across two campuses in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The Junior Campus on The Lawn welcomes children from Junior Infants to First Class and provides specialised support through dedicated Language and Autism classes. The Senior Campus on Chapel Street serves pupils from Second to Sixth Class, offering a broad curriculum that builds on the foundations laid in the junior years. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, underpinned by modern infrastructure such as high‑speed broadband delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. Recent investment has also secured an AstroTurf pitch, enhancing the range of physical‑education facilities available to students. Partnerships with parents and the wider community are encouraged, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports each child’s academic, social and personal development.
History
Castlebar Primary School was formed through the merger of the former St Angela’s Girls’ and St Patrick’s Boys’ National Schools and opened its doors in September 2022.
Applying to Castlebar Primary School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Castlebar Primary School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Castlebar Primary School
How many pupils attend Castlebar Primary School?
Castlebar Primary School has 864 pupils enrolled, 383 girls and 481 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castlebar Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Castlebar Primary School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Castlebar Primary School?
Castlebar Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.