How many pupils go to Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?

Ceathru na nGarrdhanta has 203 pupils: 116 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta a mixed school?

Yes. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?

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

Does Ceathru na nGarrdhanta teach through Irish?

No. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta a DEIS school?

No. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ceathru na nGarrdhanta's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ceathru na nGarrdhanta's roll number, 17631G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?

The closest is Trinity Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ceathru na nGarrdhanta

Tuam, Co. Galway

203 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ceathru na nGarrdhanta is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 RW56). Áine Uí Bhré is the principal of Ceathru na nGarrdhanta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 203
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 87 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17631G

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 Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?: Ceathru na nGarrdhanta is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 RW56).
Who is the principal of Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?: Áine Uí Bhré is the principal of Ceathru na nGarrdhanta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?: Ceathru na nGarrdhanta has 203 pupils: 116 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta a mixed school?: Yes. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?: Ceathru na nGarrdhanta has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ceathru na nGarrdhanta teach through Irish?: No. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta a DEIS school?: No. Ceathru na nGarrdhanta is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ceathru na nGarrdhanta's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ceathru na nGarrdhanta's roll number, 17631G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ceathru na nGarrdhanta?: The closest is Trinity Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ceathru na nGarrdhanta compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ceathru na nGarrdhantaThis school		203	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Trinity Primary SchoolTuam	about 2.8 km	781	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BheanainTuam	3.2 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil IarfhlathaTuaim	3.4 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Tuam Educate Together National SchoolTuam	3.8 km	195	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development CentreTuam	3.9 km	40	Mixed	Not known	No	No
SN Ceathru na LaithighTuam	4.4 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballytrasna
Tuam
Co. Galway
H54RW56

Principal: Áine Uí Bhré on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 093 24081
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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