How many pupils go to SN Gort an Eadain?

SN Gort an Eadain has 28 pupils: 12 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Gort an Eadain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Gort an Eadain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Gort an Eadain?

SN Gort an Eadain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Gort an Eadain teach through Irish?

No. SN Gort an Eadain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Gort an Eadain a DEIS school?

No. SN Gort an Eadain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Gort an Eadain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gort an Eadain's roll number, 13773G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Gort an Eadain?

The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Gort an Eadain

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

28 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Gort an Eadain is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TX37). Noel Commons is the principal of SN Gort an Eadain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 28
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 16 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13773G

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 Gort an Eadain?: SN Gort an Eadain is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TX37).
Who is the principal of SN Gort an Eadain?: Noel Commons is the principal of SN Gort an Eadain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Gort an Eadain?: SN Gort an Eadain has 28 pupils: 12 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Gort an Eadain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Gort an Eadain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Gort an Eadain?: SN Gort an Eadain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Gort an Eadain teach through Irish?: No. SN Gort an Eadain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Gort an Eadain a DEIS school?: No. SN Gort an Eadain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Gort an Eadain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gort an Eadain's roll number, 13773G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Gort an Eadain?: The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Gort an Eadain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Gort an EadainThis school		28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Mary's National SchoolClaremorris	about 1.7 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Claremorris National SchoolClaremorris	about 1.7 km	314	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Craggagh NSBalla	3.9 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Mainistir MuigheoClaremorris	4.4 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta Balla AluinnBalla	4.8 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Barnacarroll Central NSClaremorris	6.1 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12TX37

Principal: Noel Commons on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 936 5635
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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