Is Inishbofin NS a mixed school?

Inishbofin NS takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Inishbofin NS?

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

Does Inishbofin NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Inishbofin NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Inishbofin NS?

The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Inishbofin NS

Inishbofin, Co. Galway

15 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Inishbofin NS is a primary school in Inishbofin, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 KV48). Inishbofin NS has 15 pupils: 3 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 15
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 3 boys, 12 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13927H
Island school: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is Inishbofin NS?: Inishbofin NS is a primary school in Inishbofin, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 KV48).
How many pupils go to Inishbofin NS?: Inishbofin NS has 15 pupils: 3 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Inishbofin NS a mixed school?: Inishbofin NS takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Inishbofin NS?: Inishbofin NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Inishbofin NS teach through Irish?: No. Inishbofin NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Inishbofin NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Inishbofin NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Inishbofin NS?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Inishbofin NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Inishbofin NSThis school		15	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalCladdaghduff	9.3 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Naomh UileCleggan	9.7 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Columbas NSInishturk	12.0 km	3	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh BridRenvyle	13.6 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh AntoineClifden	14.3 km	2	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PadraigRenvyle	16.3 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Inishbofin
Co. Galway
H91KV48

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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