Clontuskert National School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 80 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17919F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clontuskert National School is a vibrant primary school serving the rural community of Clontuskert, County Galway. The school offers a broad, child‑centred curriculum that blends traditional Irish values with contemporary learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on active participation, environmental stewardship and cultural enrichment, as demonstrated by initiatives such as the Climate Action Committee’s air‑quality monitoring project and regular participation in local sports events like GAA football and rugby blitzes. The school’s facilities include dedicated classrooms for each class level, a well‑equipped breakfast and after‑school club, and access to nearby community venues such as the Kiltormer GAA Complex for performances and sporting activities. Regular newsletters, both seasonal and digital, keep families informed of academic progress, community celebrations and extracurricular programmes, fostering strong links between pupils, parents and the wider community. Clontuskert NS also supports a range of enrichment opportunities, from summer camps and cross‑weaving workshops to participation in Erasmus+ exchanges, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, creativity and a global outlook while remaining rooted in the local heritage of St Augustine’s parish.
Applying to Clontuskert National 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 Clontuskert National 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 Clontuskert National School
How many pupils attend Clontuskert National School?
Clontuskert National School has 80 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clontuskert National School a DEIS school?
No. Clontuskert National 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 Clontuskert National School?
Clontuskert National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.