How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?

SN Muire Gan Smal has 445 pupils: 217 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?

Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?

SN Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

No. SN Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

No. SN Muire Gan Smal is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 17198S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?

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

SN Muire Gan Smal

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

445 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 PT32). Áine Ní Cholleráin (Bleahene) is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 445
Boys and girls: Mixed · 217 boys, 228 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17198S

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 Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 PT32).
Who is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal?: Áine Ní Cholleráin (Bleahene) is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has 445 pupils: 217 boys and 228 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: No. SN Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: No. SN Muire Gan Smal is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 17198S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?: The closest is St. Teresa's Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Muire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Muire Gan SmalThis school		445	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Teresa's Special SchoolBallinalsoe	1.1 km	47	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Scoil an Chroi NaofaBallinasloe	1.8 km	293	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN ui CheithearnaighBéal Átha na Slua	2.6 km	193	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Mhuire,Ballinasloe	3.5 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aibhistin NaofaBallinasloe	6.4 km	80	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CiaranAthlone	6.6 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Shannonbridge
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53PT32

Principal: Áine Ní Cholleráin (Bleahene) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 964 2634
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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