St Peters National School
Snugboro, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 271 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 136 girls, 135 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19916J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Peter’s National School, Snugboro is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated just under three kilometres from Castlebar in County Mayo. The school welcomes children of the Catholic faith while also accepting pupils of other denominations and those with no religious affiliation, fostering an inclusive community that respects diverse beliefs. Its educational ethos centres on creating a happy, secure environment that promotes a positive learning culture, encouraging self‑discipline, good behaviour and the development of each child’s potential through curiosity, creativity and active engagement across the curriculum. The campus offers extensive outdoor and practical facilities. Pupils benefit from a spacious “old pitch” for football, a basketball court, sheltered play areas and a large playground that includes a “Daily Mile” track encircling a big pitch. A well‑maintained school garden and polytunnel provide hands‑on experiences in horticulture. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling the purchase of digital equipment to bridge the digital divide and support learners at risk of educational disadvantage. Strong partnerships with parents, the Board of Management and the Parents Association further enrich the school community.
History
The history of education in the Snugboro/Carrowbrinoge area dates back to the mid‑nineteenth century, when a travelling teacher provided instruction to local children at the rear of the present‑day McGough’s house and, in winter, in McGough’s barn. The teacher was paid in cash as well as in vegetables and poultry, and families took turns hosting him, laying the foundations for formal schooling in the locality.
Applying to St Peters 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 Peters 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 Peters National School
How many pupils attend St Peters National School?
St Peters National School has 271 pupils enrolled, 136 girls and 135 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Peters National School a DEIS school?
No. St Peters 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 Peters National School?
St Peters National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.