Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin
Kilconly, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 13 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 7 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18876S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile an Chuisín is a small rural national school located in the heart of County Mayo, between the villages of Shrule, Kilmaine, Tuam and Claremorris. The school prides itself on delivering a high standard of primary education within a warm, welcoming environment where the physical and emotional wellbeing of each child is paramount. A favourable teacher‑pupil ratio enables personalised attention and encourages interaction across all age groups, allowing younger pupils to learn from older classmates and fostering a strong sense of community. The curriculum is fully explored and delivered in line with national guidelines, with particular emphasis on inclusivity and the holistic development of every learner. Recent improvements, such as a comprehensive repainting and new feature walls completed in the summer of 2021, have refreshed the learning environment. In addition, the school is planning to introduce an on‑site daycare facility to provide before‑ and after‑school care and early childhood education for the local community.
History
Founded in 1964 as Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Baile Cuishín has served as a central pillar of the surrounding parishes of Shrule and Kilmaine. Over the decades the school has remained a focal point for the community, evolving its facilities and programmes while retaining its historic role as a gathering place for generations of local families.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin
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 Baile Cuisin. 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 Baile Cuisin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin has 13 pupils enrolled, 7 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin 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 Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Cuisin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.