How many pupils go to Niochlas NS?

Niochlas NS has 262 pupils: 141 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Niochlas NS a mixed school?

Yes. Niochlas NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Niochlas NS?

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

Does Niochlas NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Niochlas NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Niochlas NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Niochlas NS's roll number, 16943U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Niochlas NS?

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

Niochlas NS

Galway, Co. Galway

262 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Niochlas NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 DX57). Michael Gallagher is the principal of Niochlas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 262
Boys and girls: Mixed · 141 boys, 121 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16943U

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 Niochlas NS?: Niochlas NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 DX57).
Who is the principal of Niochlas NS?: Michael Gallagher is the principal of Niochlas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Niochlas NS?: Niochlas NS has 262 pupils: 141 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Niochlas NS a mixed school?: Yes. Niochlas NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Niochlas NS?: Niochlas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Niochlas NS teach through Irish?: No. Niochlas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Niochlas NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Niochlas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Niochlas NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Niochlas NS's roll number, 16943U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Niochlas NS?: The closest is SN Iognaid. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Niochlas NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Niochlas NSThis school		262	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN IognaidGaillimh	500 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Padraic NaofaGalway	600 m	214	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FhursaGaillimh	600 m	216	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Croi IosaGalway	800 m	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Linbh IosaGalway	1.0 km	236	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Parochial NSGalway	1.0 km	75	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Saint Dominick's Road
The Claddagh
Galway
H91DX57

Principal: Michael Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 586 173
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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