Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa
Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 39 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 20 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17660N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
S.N. Naomh Treasa is a small national primary school situated in the coastal village of Cashel, Connemara, County Galway. With an enrolment of just 43 pupils for the 2021‑2022 academic year, the school offers a close‑knit, community‑focused environment where each child is known personally and supported holistically. The curriculum is underpinned by a MindUp ethos, placing a strong emphasis on mindfulness, emotional wellbeing and the development of intrinsic motivation alongside academic achievement. The school provides a wide range of facilities to enrich learning and play. These include a dedicated PE hall, front and rear play areas, a school garden with a “bug hotel”, a main library and in‑class library resources, as well as ample PE equipment. Extracurricular provision is extensive, featuring yoga, sean‑nós singing, drama, traditional music, Gaelic football, handball, swimming, computer coding, and opportunities for therapeutic horse riding and golf where possible. The school is recognised as a Health‑Promoting School, holds a Green Flag, and actively incorporates French informally for senior pupils, fostering a vibrant, well‑rounded educational experience.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa has 39 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 20 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa teach through Irish?
Partly. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa teaches some subjects through Irish.