Tuam Educate Together National School
Tuam, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 195 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 91 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20456I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tuam Educate Together National School is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational primary school situated in Tuam. Established in 2015, the school is funded by the Department of Education and delivers the national curriculum as outlined by the DES, providing a balanced programme of learning for children from Junior Infants through to the senior classes. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community, welcoming families of all backgrounds to join a supportive learning environment. Recent announcements confirm that enrolment for Junior Infants for the 2026‑27 academic year is now open, reflecting the school’s continued growth and commitment to providing quality education to the local area. Through its Educate Together ethos, the school promotes collaborative learning, respect for diversity, and the development of social, emotional and academic skills, preparing pupils to become confident, responsible members of society.
History
Tuam Educate Together National School was established in 2015 as a multi‑denominational co‑educational primary school, funded by the Department of Education and operating under the national curriculum framework.
Applying to Tuam Educate Together 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 Tuam Educate Together 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 Tuam Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Tuam Educate Together National School?
Tuam Educate Together National School has 195 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 91 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tuam Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Tuam Educate Together 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 Tuam Educate Together National School?
Tuam Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.