Scoil Naomh Padraig
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 146 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 87 girls, 59 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18332B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Pádraig is a vertical, Catholic primary school situated in Moylough, County Galway, catering for boys and girls from Junior Infants through to 6th class. With an enrolment of approximately 147 pupils, the school provides a single‑site environment where children can progress through all primary years together. The ethos centres on kindness and respect, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere in which every child feels safe, valued and motivated to achieve their full potential. The school adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with pupils, parents, the Board of Management and the Parents’ Association to deliver a rich educational experience. Recent initiatives include the introduction of station teaching across the school, which promotes active, differentiated learning, and a strong emphasis on extracurricular participation, with teams and individuals competing in a variety of sporting events. The curriculum is complemented by regular field trips and programmes such as the Lego League and health‑focused outings, reinforcing both academic and personal development.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Padraig
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 Padraig. 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 Padraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Naomh Padraig has 146 pupils enrolled, 87 girls and 59 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Padraig 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 Padraig?
Scoil Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.