Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche
Fahy, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 137 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 66 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13555T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Faitche (S.N. an Fhaithche) is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Fahy, Westport, County Mayo. The school delivers a Christian‑based curriculum that promotes Gospel values and aims to develop pupils holistically – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. Core learning focuses on the essential skills of reading, writing and numeracy, while fostering a love of learning, curiosity about the world and a deep appreciation of the Catholic faith. The school accommodates children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, operating two single‑stream infant classes and paired classes in the remaining years, totalling eight classrooms. Facilities support a broad range of activities, including dedicated spaces for mindfulness practice, special educational needs provision, sports, and the Junior Achievement programme. An inclusive ethos underpins the school’s approach, ensuring that children with disabilities or additional needs are welcomed and supported. Parents are encouraged to engage through a vibrant Parents’ Association and a variety of extracurricular programmes that enrich the pupil experience and strengthen community ties.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche
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 Faitche. 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 Faitche
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche?
Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche has 137 pupils enrolled, 66 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche 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 Náisiúnta Faitche?
Scoil Náisiúnta Faitche has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.