Is SN Gleann Guail a mixed school?

Yes. SN Gleann Guail takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Gleann Guail?

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

Does SN Gleann Guail teach through Irish?

No. SN Gleann Guail teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Gleann Guail a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Gleann Guail is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near SN Gleann Guail?

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

SN Gleann Guail

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

16 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN Gleann Guail is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 X921). SN Gleann Guail has 16 pupils: 10 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 16
Boys and girls: Mixed · 10 boys, 6 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17665A

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Gleann Guail?: SN Gleann Guail is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 X921).
How many pupils go to SN Gleann Guail?: SN Gleann Guail has 16 pupils: 10 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Gleann Guail a mixed school?: Yes. SN Gleann Guail takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Gleann Guail?: SN Gleann Guail has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Gleann Guail teach through Irish?: No. SN Gleann Guail teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Gleann Guail a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Gleann Guail is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Gleann Guail?: The closest is SN Baile Sluagh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Gleann Guail compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Gleann GuailThis school		16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile SluaghThurles	2.9 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisnamrock NSThurles	3.6 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killenaule NSThurles	5.9 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Slieveardagh NSThurles	6.4 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Gort na hUaigheThurles	6.7 km	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN ChaoimhghinThurles	6.9 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Glengoole North
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41X921

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