Scoil Íosa
Oranmore, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 770 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 389 girls, 381 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20584R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íosa is a welcoming, happy primary school formed from the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire and Scoil Iósaif Naofa in Oranmore. The school operates within a Catholic ethos, aiming to create a safe, nurturing environment where effective teaching and active learning thrive. Staff prioritise open, positive relationships with both pupils and parents, recognising that learning is a lifelong process that prepares children to become confident global citizens. The school is spread across two modern campuses – Campus 1 on Castle Road and Campus 2 on Maree Road – providing ample space for classroom learning, play areas and specialised facilities. A vibrant, dynamic atmosphere encourages children to reach their full potential, with a focus on inclusive support for every child’s needs. The curriculum is delivered through engaging, child‑centred methods that promote both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring pupils enjoy a well‑rounded primary education.
Applying to Scoil Íosa
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
View Scoil Íosa's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Íosa. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Íosa
How many pupils attend Scoil Íosa?
Scoil Íosa has 770 pupils enrolled, 389 girls and 381 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Íosa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Íosa 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 Íosa?
Scoil Íosa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.