Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta
Tuam, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 203 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 87 girls, 116 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17631G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gardenfield National School (Scoil Cheathrú na nGarrdhanta) is a co‑educational primary school serving the local community with classes ranging from Junior Infants through to Senior Infants, the six primary “Rang” classes and two Senior Extension (SET) classes. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating subjects such as STEM, the arts, music, drama and visual arts into everyday learning. A dedicated sensory area supports pupils with additional needs, and the school’s participation in initiatives such as “Say Yes to Languages”, “Creative Schools” and “Greenschools” demonstrates a commitment to multilingualism, creativity and environmental stewardship. The school environment is enriched by a variety of extracurricular provisions. Regular themed weeks, assemblies, and performances (including Halloween and Christmas productions) foster a vibrant community spirit. Sports opportunities span Gaelic football, camogie, hurling, swimming, handball, soccer and athletics, while after‑school care (Wiz Kidz) and a robust Parents’ Association support families. Modern digital tools, including Google Workspace for Education, are employed to enhance teaching and communication, and the school promotes healthy eating and wellbeing programmes for all pupils.
Applying to Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta
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 Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta. 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 Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta
How many pupils attend Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta?
Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta has 203 pupils enrolled, 87 girls and 116 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta a DEIS school?
No. Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta 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 Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta?
Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.