Scoil An Croi Iosa
Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 122 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 60 girls, 62 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01013N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil An Croí Íosa is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of Galway City, welcoming children from junior infants through to sixth class. Rooted in the Presentation tradition, the school provides a Christian‑based ethos that promotes equality, respect and a supportive learning environment. Its central location gives pupils easy access to Galway’s rich cultural and educational resources, including strong links with the University of Galway, local theatres, galleries, libraries and museums, as well as community businesses and services. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development. Active‑school initiatives aim to achieve the Active School Flag through daily exercise, healthy eating and a wide range of sports, including participation in the FAI 5‑a‑Side inter‑school competition and hosting a European School Sports Day. A robust creative arts programme offers colour‑strings, instrumental music, choir and band activities, and partnerships with organisations such as Music Generation and the Galway Arts Centre. Outdoor learning is fostered through a forest school programme, a sensory garden and an on‑site school garden where pupils grow fruit, vegetables and flowers, encouraging teamwork, language development and environmental stewardship. Scoil An Croí Íosa also supports academic excellence and personal growth through initiatives like the Incredible Years behaviour management programme, the NUIG Youth Academy for high‑achieving pupils, and the “Every Child a Reader” project. After‑school care is provided for all year groups, offering homework help and a variety of enrichment activities in a safe, nurturing setting.
History
The school continues a tradition of education that the Presentation Sisters began in 1815. Known locally as “the Pres”, Scoil An Croí Íosa has built on this legacy to become a modern primary school that blends historic values with contemporary teaching practices.
Applying to Scoil An Croi Iosa
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 An Croi Iosa. 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 An Croi Iosa
How many pupils attend Scoil An Croi Iosa?
Scoil An Croi Iosa has 122 pupils enrolled, 60 girls and 62 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Croi Iosa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil An Croi Iosa 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil An Croi Iosa?
Scoil An Croi Iosa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.