Salerno Secondary School
Salthill, Galway
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 658 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 63001G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Jesus and Mary, Salerno is an all‑girls secondary school that operates under the Le Chéile ethos, drawing on the educational philosophy of St Claudine Thévenet. The school prioritises holistic development, encouraging personal growth, self‑worth and a strong sense of responsibility. A Christian worldview underpins the curriculum, while the student voice is actively fostered, ensuring that the diverse perspectives of the school community are heard and respected. Academic rigour is balanced with a commitment to compassion, creativity and personal responsibility, creating a safe and inclusive environment where learners can thrive. The school works in partnership with families and the wider community to support confident, compassionate learners who are prepared for the challenges of modern life. Through a range of curricular and extracurricular programmes, Salerno aims to equip its students with the skills, knowledge and values needed to contribute positively to society beyond the school gates.
Applying to Salerno Secondary 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Salerno Secondary 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Salerno Secondary School
How many pupils attend Salerno Secondary School?
Salerno Secondary School has 658 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Salerno Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Salerno Secondary 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 Salerno Secondary School?
Salerno Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.