St Colmans Mixed National School
Tuam, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 110 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19276W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Colman’s Mixed National School is a primary school situated in the village of Corofin, welcoming both boys and girls. The school’s ethos centres on providing a high‑quality education that nurtures each child’s academic, social and creative development. By fostering an inclusive and supportive community, the school aims to help every pupil realise their potential and build confidence for future success. The learning environment is dynamic, with a strong emphasis on holistic development. State‑of‑the‑art facilities support a wide range of activities, from music and sport to environmental projects such as Green Schools. Extra‑curricular programmes include football, hurling, cross‑country, choir, wellbeing and charity initiatives, ensuring that students can explore diverse interests beyond the classroom. Family engagement is encouraged through a dedicated Parents Zone, a breakfast club and after‑school care, and the Aladdin app, which provides seamless access to reports, updates and school communications. The school’s governance structure, including a Board of Management and an active Parents Association, underpins a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that policies and resources are aligned with the needs of the school community.
Applying to St Colmans Mixed National School
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 St Colmans Mixed National School. 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 St Colmans Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Colmans Mixed National School?
St Colmans Mixed National School has 202 pupils enrolled, 110 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Colmans Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. St Colmans Mixed National School 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 St Colmans Mixed National School?
St Colmans Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.