Scoil Naomh Einde
Salthill, Galway
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 119 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 1 girls, 118 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18929N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Éinde is a boys’ primary school situated in the heart of Salthill, opposite the well‑known Pearse Stadium. It caters for pupils from 2nd to 6th class, typically aged between 7 and 13 years. While the school’s ethos is rooted in the Catholic tradition, it welcomes children of all faiths and none, fostering an environment of respect for the individual. The school’s stated aim is for each boy to realise his full potential academically, socially, culturally and physically within a caring and supportive setting. The campus benefits from an extra‑large playground that provides ample space for outdoor play, and a newly refurbished P.E. hall that supports a broad range of physical activities. Set in a quiet residential area backing onto a neighbourhood park, the school enjoys a seaside location that enhances the learning environment. The emphasis on kindness, respect, responsibility, hard work and fun underpins the school’s vision and values, guiding a holistic educational approach that balances academic rigour with personal development.
History
The school opened in 1964 and is located in the seaside town of Salthill, in a quiet residential area backing onto a neighbourhood park.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Einde
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 Naomh Einde. 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 Naomh Einde
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Einde?
Scoil Naomh Einde has 119 pupils enrolled, 1 girls and 118 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Einde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Einde 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 Scoil Naomh Einde?
Scoil Naomh Einde has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.