How many pupils go to SN Ceathru na Laithigh?

SN Ceathru na Laithigh has 54 pupils: 25 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ceathru na Laithigh a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ceathru na Laithigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ceathru na Laithigh?

SN Ceathru na Laithigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Ceathru na Laithigh teach through Irish?

No. SN Ceathru na Laithigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Ceathru na Laithigh a DEIS school?

No. SN Ceathru na Laithigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Ceathru na Laithigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceathru na Laithigh's roll number, 12138V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ceathru na Laithigh?

The closest is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Ceathru na Laithigh

Tuam, Co. Galway

54 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Ceathru na Laithigh is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KA44). Patricia Boyle is the principal of SN Ceathru na Laithigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 54
Boys and girls: Mixed · 25 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12138V

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ceathru na Laithigh?: SN Ceathru na Laithigh is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KA44).
Who is the principal of SN Ceathru na Laithigh?: Patricia Boyle is the principal of SN Ceathru na Laithigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ceathru na Laithigh?: SN Ceathru na Laithigh has 54 pupils: 25 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ceathru na Laithigh a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ceathru na Laithigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ceathru na Laithigh?: SN Ceathru na Laithigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ceathru na Laithigh teach through Irish?: No. SN Ceathru na Laithigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ceathru na Laithigh a DEIS school?: No. SN Ceathru na Laithigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Ceathru na Laithigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ceathru na Laithigh's roll number, 12138V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ceathru na Laithigh?: The closest is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ceathru na Laithigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ceathru na LaithighThis school		54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ceathru na nGarrdhantaTuam	4.4 km	203	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Trinity Primary SchoolTuam	about 5.5 km	781	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Leath BhaileTuam	6.5 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil IarfhlathaTuaim	6.7 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Tuam Educate Together National SchoolTuam	6.9 km	195	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Nioclas NaofaDunmore	7.0 km	221	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Brownsgrove
Tuam
Co. Galway
H54KA44

Principal: Patricia Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 093 24521
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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