Is St Columbas NS a mixed school?

No. St Columbas NS is a girls school.

What is the ethos of St Columbas NS?

St Columbas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Columbas NS teach through Irish?

No. St Columbas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Columbas NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Columbas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near St Columbas NS?

The closest is Inishbofin NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Columbas NS

Inishturk, Co. Mayo

3 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

At a glance

St Columbas NS is a primary school in Inishturk, Co. Mayo (Eircode H91 YNP3). St Columbas NS has 3 pupils: 0 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 3
Boys and girls: Girls · 0 boys, 3 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13174H
Island school: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Columbas NS?: St Columbas NS is a primary school in Inishturk, Co. Mayo (Eircode H91 YNP3).
How many pupils go to St Columbas NS?: St Columbas NS has 3 pupils: 0 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Columbas NS a mixed school?: No. St Columbas NS is a girls school.
What is the ethos of St Columbas NS?: St Columbas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Columbas NS teach through Irish?: No. St Columbas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Columbas NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Columbas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near St Columbas NS?: The closest is Inishbofin NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Columbas NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Columbas NSThis school		3	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Inishbofin NSInishbofin	12.0 km	15	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh BridRenvyle	12.1 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSWestport	12.6 km	11	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigRenvyle	14.5 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Teaghlaigh NaofaLouisburgh Co Mayo	14.8 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Naomh UileCleggan	16.0 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Inishturk
Co. Mayo
H91YNP3

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