Galway Steiner Community National School
Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 112 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20462D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National School delivers a child‑centred education rooted in the Steiner (Waldorf) philosophy, integrating the Irish national curriculum with a holistic, experiential approach. The school nurtures “the hand, the head and the heart” of each pupil, blending academic learning with artistic, practical and outdoor activities. Classrooms are designed to support imaginative play, hands‑on projects and inquiry‑based lessons, while an on‑site organic vegetable garden and forest‑school elements connect children with nature and promote environmental stewardship. As a Community National School, the institution is inclusive and welcomes families from all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and fostering a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum is delivered through a balanced mix of formal teaching, creative arts, music, drama and movement, encouraging curiosity, emotional intelligence and independent thinking. Extra‑curricular provision includes after‑school services, a vibrant Parent‑Teacher Association and regular community events such as open days, which reinforce the collaborative spirit of the school. Facilities extend beyond traditional classrooms to include dedicated spaces for crafts, music, and outdoor learning. The school’s ethos emphasises respect, kindness and the development of confident, compassionate individuals prepared to engage thoughtfully with the wider world.
Applying to Galway Steiner Community 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
View Galway Steiner Community National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Galway Steiner Community National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Galway Steiner Community National School
How many pupils attend Galway Steiner Community National School?
Galway Steiner Community National School has 112 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 64 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Galway Steiner Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Galway Steiner Community 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.
Does Galway Steiner Community National School teach through Irish?
Galway Steiner Community National School is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.