Is Achill Sound Convent NS a mixed school?

Yes. Achill Sound Convent NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Achill Sound Convent NS?

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

Does Achill Sound Convent NS teach through Irish?

No. Achill Sound Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Achill Sound Convent NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Achill Sound Convent NS?

The closest is SN Naomh Padraig Saile. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Achill Sound Convent NS

Westport, Co. Mayo

20 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Achill Sound Convent NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 ER26). Achill Sound Convent NS has 20 pupils: 9 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 20
Boys and girls: Mixed · 9 boys, 11 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14863M
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is Achill Sound Convent NS?: Achill Sound Convent NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 ER26).
How many pupils go to Achill Sound Convent NS?: Achill Sound Convent NS has 20 pupils: 9 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Achill Sound Convent NS a mixed school?: Yes. Achill Sound Convent NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Achill Sound Convent NS?: Achill Sound Convent NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Achill Sound Convent NS teach through Irish?: No. Achill Sound Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Achill Sound Convent NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Achill Sound Convent NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Achill Sound Convent NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Padraig Saile. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Achill Sound Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Achill Sound Convent NSThis school		20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Padraig SaileAcaill	2.6 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Toin na GaoitheCathair na Mart	5.6 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Dookinella NSKeel	9.2 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumgallagh NSWestport	9.3 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Valley NSAchill	9.3 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Realt na MaraMulranny	9.5 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Achill Sound,
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Westport,
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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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