How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig Saile?

SN Naomh Padraig Saile has 65 pupils: 27 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Padraig Saile a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig Saile?

SN Naomh Padraig Saile has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Naomh Padraig Saile teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Naomh Padraig Saile a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Naomh Padraig Saile's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig Saile's roll number, 16052I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig Saile?

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

SN Naomh Padraig Saile

Acaill, Co. Mayo

65 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Padraig Saile is a primary school in Acaill, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 Y229). John Gallagher is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig Saile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 65
Boys and girls: Mixed · 27 boys, 38 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16052I
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Naomh Padraig Saile?: SN Naomh Padraig Saile is a primary school in Acaill, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 Y229).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig Saile?: John Gallagher is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig Saile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig Saile?: SN Naomh Padraig Saile has 65 pupils: 27 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Padraig Saile a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig Saile?: SN Naomh Padraig Saile has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Padraig Saile teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Naomh Padraig Saile a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Padraig Saile is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Padraig Saile's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig Saile's roll number, 16052I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig Saile?: The closest is Achill Sound Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Padraig Saile compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh Padraig SaileThis school		65	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Achill Sound Convent NSWestport	2.6 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Toin na GaoitheCathair na Mart	5.8 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Valley NSAchill	6.8 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dookinella NSKeel	7.2 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumgallagh NSWestport	8.8 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Realt na MaraMulranny	11.2 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Sáile
Gob a Choire
Acaill
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F28Y229

Principal: John Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 098 45767
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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